Scott Simon

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Violence in Haiti escalates amid a civilian vigilante movement

Saturday, September 02, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Miami Herald Caribbean Correspondent Jacqueline Charles about the horrific uptick of violence in Haiti, where vigilantes and gangs are engaged in deadly clashes.

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Remembering Jimmy Buffett

Saturday, September 02, 2023

Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. He was best known for an island escapism brand of music and the song "Margaritaville."

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Saturday Sports: U.S. Open; NFL season opener; four MLB races to watch

Saturday, September 02, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the U.S. Open, the NFL season opener and four MLB pennant races to watch.

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Icona Pop on releasing a new album, 10 years after their debut

Saturday, September 02, 2023

The Swedish music duo Icona Pop is back with a new album. Bandmembers Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt discuss their new music with NPR's Scott Simon.

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Ariel Dorfman on his novel 'The Suicide Museum'

Saturday, September 02, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Ariel Dorfman about his latest novel, "The Suicide Museum." The book takes a fictional look into the very real death of Chilean president Salvador Allende in 1973.

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The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra is embarking on its second international tour

Saturday, September 02, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon talks to conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra about its second international tour.

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Scientists are meeting in Santa Fe to unravel the mystery of long COVID

Saturday, September 02, 2023

Scientists from around the world met face to face in Santa Fe, NM, this week to present the latest findings on long COVID and discuss studies of potential treatments.

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Florida residents are assessing the damage after Hurricane Idalia

Saturday, September 02, 2023

Hurricane Idalia is the second major hurricane to hit the state in nearly a year. NPR's Scott Simon asks Stephanie Colombini about recovery efforts.

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Opinion: Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, and digits to nothing

Saturday, September 02, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon has thoughts about a 19th century time capsule opened at West Point this week, and what lay within.

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Two years ago, Oregon changed its approach to drug addiction. The results are in

Saturday, September 02, 2023

It's been two years since Oregon decriminalized possession of small amounts of drugs. It's an effort to offer alternatives to the criminal justice system for those struggling with substance use.

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Hiring has slowed down, but employers are still adding jobs and wages are rising

Saturday, September 02, 2023

Hiring has cooled in recent months. But that's not all bad. Employers are still adding jobs each month, and wages are still climbing.

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Week in politics: Short-term spending measure; Mitch McConnell freezes again

Saturday, September 02, 2023

We take a look at the short-term spending measure President Biden hopes Congress will pass to avoid an immediate government shutdown.

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Opinion: Trump's mug shot may become his best-known portrait

Saturday, August 26, 2023

A mug shot for a former president and others in his circle: NPR's Scott Simon recalls his days as a crime reporter, and reflects on the significance of mug shots.

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The soaring price of rice is affecting many parts of the world where it's the staple diet

Saturday, August 26, 2023

A combination of climate change and shifting trade practices has sent the price of rice soaring. This is problematic in many parts of the world, where the grain is the staple of regional diets.

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Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez's new singles show the pop stars pivoting audiences

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Two new songs from two huge pop stars: we hear about new releases from former child stars Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez.

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Zelenskyy denies any role in the plane crash that killed Wagner Group chief Prigozhin

Saturday, August 26, 2023

In Ukraine, news of the apparent death of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash is being greeted with satisfaction and gallows humor.

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Shipping containers account for 2% of global emissions — wind-powered sails could help

Saturday, August 26, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon talks to John Cooper of BAR Technologies, the company behind new sails for cargo ships, meant to reduce emissions by moving these massive vessels with wind power.

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Week in politics: Trump surrenders in Georgia; first Republican presidential debate

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Our political news roundup will include former president Donald Trump being booked at Georgia's Fulton County jail, the first Republican party presidential debate and more.

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How one man overcame a health issue to fulfil his dream of becoming a soldier

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Ocean Subiono always wanted to be a soldier. On this week's Military Voices Initiative, we hear how a health issue almost prevented his dreams from coming true.

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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu believes Trump will not be the GOP's 2024 nominee

Saturday, August 26, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Republican Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire about why he believes former President Donald Trump won't be his party's presidential nominee come 2024.

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