Scott Simon and Azar Nafisi reflect on the enduring power of literature.

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Scott Simon and Azar Nafisi reflect on the enduring power of literature.

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"Steal This Story, Please!", a documentary about journalist Amy Goodman, is appearing at film festivals and community gatherings.

"Steal This Story, Please!", a documentary about journalist Amy Goodman, is appearing at film festivals and community gatherings.

Kaye's collaboration with Smith began in 1971 and continues to this day. He says she taught him to trust his musical sensibilities — and to always keep evolving. Now 79, he has his first solo album.

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Kaye's collaboration with Smith began in 1971 and continues to this day. He says she taught him to trust his musical sensibilities — and to always keep evolving. Now 79, he has his first solo album.

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When Asher was a teen in the '60s, Paul McCartney lived with his family and wrote Beatles songs. Asher was part of the British Invasion before launching the careers of James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt.