Scott Simon

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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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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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The director of the British Museum resigned after over 1,500 its objects went missing

Saturday, August 26, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Martin Bailey of The Art Newspaper about thefts at the British Museum that led to the director's resignation.

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Author Hilary Leichter on her book 'Terrace Story'

Saturday, August 26, 2023

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.

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Looking back on the music that accompanied the march on Washington 60 years ago

Saturday, August 26, 2023

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

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Saturday Sports: Spanish soccer controversy; Shohei Othani injured; basketball World Cup

Saturday, August 26, 2023

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.

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Mick Jenkins on his latest album 'The Patience'

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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

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What happened when a writer stumbled upon a famous Puerto Rican astrologer's capes

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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Week in politics: New indictments for Trump; Biden hosts Japan and South Korea

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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Mortgage rates are at a record high. Here's what that means for home buying

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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Opinion: Corporate ballpark names just don't have that special ring

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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Ten California police officers have been charged for violating civil rights

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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

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Rival soccer fans in Argentina will now go to jail for tearing the country's currency

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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Steve James on his new film about a Manhattan Project scientist who was spying for the Soviets

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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China's leaders are under pressure as its economic growth falters

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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A hurricane off Mexico's coast will bring a tropical storm watch to Southern California

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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As Maui struggles to rebuild, one Oregon man's story potentially shows the way

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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A California substitute teacher was called up by The Atlanta Braves to face Mets

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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

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The Camp David summit signals a new chapter for U.S. alliances in Asia

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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Saturday Sports: Women's World Cup final; MLB controversy and playoffs

Saturday, August 19, 2023

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.

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