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19 Cats and Counting Episode 161 Scott Simon’s Love Letter to the Pets Who Changed His Life
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- May 14, 2026
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- 1559
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Summary
Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and longtime host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday, Scott Simon joins Rita Reimers on 19 Cats and Counting to discuss his heartfelt new book celebrating the beloved pets who shaped his life. Through touching, funny, and deeply relatable stories, Scott reflects on the joy, grief, and enduring love animals bring into our homes and hearts. In his newest book, Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known, Scott shares touching, funny, and heartfelt reflections on the pets who have shaped his life and the lessons they left behind. (Rita notes: Her cat Lulu can’t put it down!) Please join us as we talk about his book, and the various stories that inspired it. EPISODE NOTES: Scott Simon’s Love Letter to the Pets Who Changed His Life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667858/support .