Scott Detrow appears in the following:
'Defining Courage' tells the story of WWII 'Nisei' soldiers
Friday, November 10, 2023
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with David Ono about his new stage show, Defining Courage, which shares the story of Japanese-American troops born in the U.S. but seen as the enemy by their own government.
When disaster strikes, these good boys and girls are your rescue crew
Thursday, November 02, 2023
FEMA has 280 certified detection dogs trained to find people in disasters, and it has another 80 that look for human remains. And they are the goodest boys and girls.
Henry Winkler's memoir explores stardom, therapy and self discovery
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Henry Winkler about his memoir Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyond, which details his big break on Happy Days and his mental health journey.
Adam Kinzinger's book 'Renegade' tells his journey to standing up for his beliefs
Monday, October 30, 2023
Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger often found himself in opposition to his party. Now, the Illinois Republican has written a book about his life and career called Renegade.
Guinness Book of World Records names a new hottest pepper: Pepper X
Thursday, October 19, 2023
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with hot pepper expert Ed Currie about Pepper X, which was named the hottest pepper in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.
23 years ago, Israelis and Palestinians were talking about a two-state solution
Thursday, October 19, 2023
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with ambassador Dennis Ross about how close Palestinian leader Arafat and Israel's prime minister came to an agreement for a two-state solution.
We spoke to older voters about Trump and Biden's age. We saw 3 recurring themes
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
In the next presidential election, voters might choose between the oldest would-be president ever, and the second oldest. NPR talked with seniors about electing a president their age.
Voices from the Israel-Gaza Conflict
Sunday, October 08, 2023
The death toll is rising in Israel and Gaza, as the Israeli military and Hamas militants battled for a second day.
How older voters feel about voting for older presidents
Thursday, September 28, 2023
In the next presidential election, voters might choose between the oldest would-be president ever, and the second oldest. NPR's Scott Detrow talks with seniors about electing a president their age.
Experts say modern cars can violate consumer privacy
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Scott Detrow speaks to Jen Caltrider about the data security risks associated with cars.
Rotten Tomatoes can make or break a film's success — is that a problem?
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Rotten Tomatoes has been a go-to source for movie reviews for years - and its ratings can make or break a film's success. But some say the site has major flaws in its ratings system.
How Popeyes kicked off the chicken sandwich wars
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Scott Detrow talks to journalist Jonathan Maze about how fast food chains are vying for chicken sandwich supremacy.
The future of remote work: More companies call for a return to the office
Monday, September 04, 2023
The pandemic brought about one of the biggest changes to work since the industrial revolution. But now, more and more companies are asking their employees to return to the office.
He helped write MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech. Now he reflects on change in the U.S.
Monday, August 28, 2023
60 years after Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, we hear from one of the men who helped him write it, his friend and attorney Clarence B. Jones.
Ashnikko's 'Weedkiller' brings listeners into a queer dystopian world
Friday, August 25, 2023
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with North Carolina rapper and singer Ashnikko, whose studio debut album Weedkiller is out now.
James McBride's new novel explores Black and Jewish affection, tensions in the 1930s
Tuesday, August 08, 2023
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with author James McBride about his new book The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.
He was a top church official who criticized Trump. He says Christianity is in crisis
Tuesday, August 08, 2023
Russell Moore criticized Donald Trump and the Southern Baptist Convention's response to a sexual abuse crisis. Then he found himself on the outside.
GOP hopeful Asa Hutchinson is optimistic that Trump's grip on party will loosen
Saturday, August 05, 2023
The former Arkansas governor and 2024 presidential candidate who is critical of the former president is struggling in the polls. He sees voters not dwelling on Trump but focused on other issues.
Will Lionel Messi finally make the U.S. a soccer nation?
Monday, July 24, 2023
After a move to Inter Miami, the world's biggest soccer star has more than a new team to take on — he's being counted on to popularize Major League Soccer too.
Will bringing soccer's G.O.A.T. to America change Major League Soccer's reputation?
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Major League Soccer wants to be taken more seriously. Yet MLS still lags behind the top European leagues. Bringing Lionel Messi to play in America could change that.