Journalism lost a trailblazing voice yesterday. Cokie Roberts, who covered Congress for NPR beginning in the 1970s and later joined ABC News, passed away at the age of 75. Schooled early in political rivalries and genteel Southern manners, Roberts became a legendary reporter and best-selling author. On Second Thought spoke with Scott Simon , host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday , to ask about his longtime colleague and friend.

'Unrelentingly Tough' and 'Unfailingly Kind': NPR's Scott Simon Remembers Cokie Roberts

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'Unrelentingly Tough' and 'Unfailingly Kind': NPR's Scott Simon Remembers Cokie Roberts

'Unrelentingly Tough' and 'Unfailingly Kind': NPR's Scott Simon Remembers Cokie Roberts

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