Scott Simon

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.

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.

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.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michele Steele of ESPN about Shohei Othani's elbow injury, a sexual misconduct controversy in Spanish soccer, and the men's basketball World Cup.

In the new novel "Terrace Story," the lead character can turn a tiny closet into a lush terrace - through the power of her mind. NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Hilary Leichter.

60 years ago, around a quarter million people marched on Washington for civil rights. We look back at the event, and its the music.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with writer Edgar Gomez about stumbling upon a shop selling Walter Mercado's capes. The celebrated Puerto Rican astrologer died nearly four years ago.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with musician and rapper Mick Jenkins about creative freedom and his latest album, "The Patience."

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the women's world cup final, a Major League Baseball controversy, and the race for the MLB playoffs.

Rates for a fixed, 30-year mortgage jumped to the highest rate seen in over 20 years - over seven percent. We'll look at what this means for prospective homebuyers, and the housing market in general.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Robert Daly from the Wilson Center about the challenges facing China's leaders as the country's economic growth falters.

For the first time ever, a potentially life-threatening tropical storm watch is in effect for Southern California. Hurricane Hilary is expected to make it to the U.S. by Sunday evening.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with director Steve James — known for "Hoop Dreams" — about his new film, "A Compassionate Spy." It's about a Manhattan Project scientist who shared secrets with the Soviets.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Allan Winans, a substitute teacher and minor league baseball player who recently played with the Atlanta Braves.

Soccer fans visiting Argentina have found a creative way to taunt locals by tearing up the country's currency. Now they can face jail time for doing so.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Tony Chavez about rebuilding after a devastating fire. Chavez lost his home in 2020, during one of the worst fires ever in Oregon.

A two-year FBI investigation into allegations of abusive policing in two Bay Area communities has resulted in charges against ten police officers there.

We look at the indictments handed down this week for former president Donald Trump and 18 of his associates, and what President Biden hopes to achieve in hosting Japan and South Korea at Camp David.

Leaders in South Korea, Japan and the United States are celebrating new security agreements announced Friday. The plans, which are not treaties, come as the countries' Asian rivals also grow closer.

NPR's Scott Simon ponders stadium naming rights: how relatively inexpensive it is for companies to link their brands to major league ballparks and football fields.