Scott Simon is an American journalist, and the host of National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Saturday. Born in Chicago, in 1952 or 1953, he is the son of comedian Ernie Simon and actress Patricia Lyons; his first novel is Pretty Birds.
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Financial troubles force dozens of Red Lobster restaurants to close down
Saturday, May 18, 2024
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Amy McCarthy, a reporter for the food blog Eater and fan of Red Lobster, about the closure of dozens of the chain's restaurants.
Saturday Sports: Denver Nuggets struggle, Caitlin Clark's first week in the WNBA
Saturday, May 18, 2024
NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media talk about the struggles of the NBA's defending champion Denver Nuggets and about Caitlin Clark's first week as a pro in the WNBA.
Over 300 people have died after flash floods in Afghanistan
Saturday, May 18, 2024
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Arshad Malik, Afghanistan country director for Save the Children, about the aftermath of the deadly floods that hit several provinces there last weekend.
Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting amid a string of controversies
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting on Friday. This follows a difficult week and year for the plane-maker, which is facing renewed scrutiny over its safety and production practices.
'A Fatal Inheritance' follows a family's struggle with cancer across generations
Saturday, May 18, 2024
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Larry Ingrassia, former managing editor of the Los Angeles Times, about his latest book, "A Fatal Inheritance," which details his family's struggle with cancer.
What Russia's latest military offensive means for Ukraine
Saturday, May 18, 2024
NPR's Scott Simon talks with strategic studies professor Phillips O'Brien of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland about the significance of Russia's latest military offensive in Ukraine.
Cage the Elephant's Matt Shultz on 'Neon Pill', the band's new album
Saturday, May 18, 2024
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Matt Shultz, frontman for the band Cage the Elephant, about reassessing one's reality and his band's new album, "Neon Pill".
Week in politics: An upside-down flag and an early debate
Saturday, May 18, 2024
A flag flap for a Supreme Court justice, and both major presidential campaigns agree to debates, albeit earlier than is traditional, with some rule changes.
Peter S. Beagle on his new novel, the hero's journey, and why villains talk so much
Saturday, May 18, 2024
A reluctant hero's quest, a can-do princess, and an evil wizard who just can not shut up: NPR's Scott Simon talks with Peter S. Beagle about his new novel, "I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons."
The assassination attempt on Slovakian PM is the latest example of violence in Europe
Saturday, May 18, 2024
There's a lot of finger-pointing in Slovakia following the assassination attempt this week on its prime minister. It's another example of political violence that's been taking place in Europe of late.
What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Today is the Preakness Stakes, the 2nd leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jonathan Finn, author of "Beyond the Finish Line," about the history and tech of photo finishes.
U.S. says the first shipment of aid has reached Gaza through its floating pier
Saturday, May 18, 2024
The U.S. military says the first shipment of aid has moved ashore into Gaza over a new, massive floating pier. It wants to scale up to 150 trucks entering Gaza per day.
Meet Vermont's newly-minted PhD: Max Dow, the tabby cat
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Max Dow, a once-stray tabby cat, is getting an honorary doctorate from Vermont State University Castleton today. His area of study: Litter-ature.
Fresh off a holiday, new data on China's economy gives cause for hope
Saturday, May 11, 2024
The Chinese government just released new economic data following the big May holiday week. Our correspondent reports from Shanghai about how the world's second largest economy is faring.
Thanks, mom. Love, NPR
Saturday, May 11, 2024
We take a moment to thank our mothers for all they've done, all they do, and all they continue to do. You can't thank a mom enough, but we can surely try.
Arkansas's new statues at the U.S. Capitol are of Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Arkansas unveiled one of its new statues at the US Capitol's Statuary Hall this week: Civil Rights leader Daisy Bates. Another sculpture of a famous Arkansan, Johnny Cash, will soon join her there.
Rep. Mike Levin on why Democrats wrote to Biden urging action on the southern border
Saturday, May 11, 2024
A group of House Democrats sent a letter to President Biden urging him to take action on the US southern border. NPR's Scott Simon talks with one of the signatories, Rep. Mike Levin of California.
Pam Grier stars as an LAPD detective on season 2 of 'Them: The Scare'
Saturday, May 11, 2024
The great Pam Grier stars in season two of Amazon Prime's "Them: The Scare." She speaks to NPR's Scott Simon about her show, her career, and Black representation in Hollywood.
Saturday Sports: NBA and NHL playoffs, baseball's hot new pitcher
Saturday, May 11, 2024
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Smith discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs, and baseball's hottest new pitching prospect.
'Mother' is DJ and musician Samantha Poulter's new house music album
Saturday, May 11, 2024
NPR's Scott Simon asks DJ and musician Samantha Poulter, who performs as Logic1000, about her new album of house music. It's titled "Mother."
