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'The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram' is the story of queer Black scholar finding love in WWII Europe

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ethelene Whitmire about her book, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram," about a queer American Black man who went to Europe as World War II began, and stayed.
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Saturday Sports: NFL playoffs; a ski jumping gambling scandal

NPR's Scott Simon asks sports reporter Michele Steele about the NFL playoffs and a ski jumping gambling scandal.
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What is 'frost crack' and how does it affects trees?

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources about what happens and why.
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Alex Horne and Greg Davies talk about the U.S. tour of their British show, 'Taskmaster'

NPR's Scott Simon asks Alex Horne and Greg Davies about the U.S. tour of their British show "Taskmaster," where comedians are assigned silly or pointless tasks.
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Saturday Sports: NFL Conference championships; the Australian Open

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant preview conference championship weekend in the NFL.
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Meteorologist Barry Brandt in Arkansas discusses the winter storm affecting much of the U.S.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to KATV-TV Chief Meteorologist Barry Brandt about the winter storm's effects on Little Rock, Ark.