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“Everyone understood [Charlie Hebdo], as people had understood for hundreds of years, knowing that Rabelaisian tradition of French satire, they knew how to read it. And they understood the kind of release from piety that it represented every week.”

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Scott Simon is an American journalist known for his work with National Public Radio (NPR). He has been the host of 'Weekend Edition Saturday' since 1981, and has also hosted several other NPR programs. Simon is beloved by listeners for his insightful news analysis and warm hosting style. more

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