Scott Simon appears in the following:
Why Margaret Atwood Said 'No' To A 'Handmaid's Tale' Sequel — Until Now
Saturday, September 07, 2019
Atwood wasn't interested in a Handmaid's Tale sequel because she didn't have anything more to say about its protagonist. But in The Testaments, she takes the story in a surprising new direction.
Opinion: The Real Problem At A Beltway Dog Park? Hint: It's Not The Dogs
Saturday, August 31, 2019
A disagreement over barking at a Washington, D.C.-area dog park is indicative of why so many Americans have disdain for the culture of the capital.
Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
Saturday, August 24, 2019
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.
Opinion: Hong Kong Protesters Might Bother Tourists, Or Pierce Their Conscience
Saturday, August 17, 2019
The Hong Kong protesters are appealing to U.S. authorities and to international travelers as they press their government to keep its distance from Beijing.
How One Mom Talks To Her Sons About Hate On The Internet
Saturday, August 17, 2019
White teenage boys are being exposed via social media to groups peddling hate. Writer Joanna Schroeder explains how she protects her kids from the extremist propaganda they encounter online.
Opinion: The Prince Of Broadway's Legacy Lives On Through His Music
Saturday, August 03, 2019
NPR's Scott Simon honors the legacy of theatrical producer and director Hal Prince, who died this week at the age of 91.
Growing Up In Appalachia Is 'The Great Riddle Of My Life,' Says 'Marilou' Author
Saturday, August 03, 2019
A 14-year-old loner named Cindy finds her own maternal figure in Sarah Elaine Smith's first novel, set in the part of rural Pennsylvania where the author grew up.
Opinion: Is Anything More Urgent Than The Temperature Of Our Planet?
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Our Earth is in the middle of what may be the hottest summer on record. Scorching new records were set all over Europe this week. What could be more urgent news than the temperature of our planet?
Isolated And Struggling, Many Seniors Are Turning To Suicide
Saturday, July 27, 2019
The golden years are thought to be a well-earned, carefree time in life. But adults 65 and older now account for almost 1 in 5 suicides in America.
Author Caitlin Horrocks Explores Brilliance of Composer Erik Satie In 'The Vexations'
Saturday, July 27, 2019
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Caitlin Horrocks about her debut novel, The Vexations. It's about French composer Erik Satie and his siblings.
Lucy Lawless: To Fans, 'I'm A Really Cute Walking Dinosaur'
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Everyone's favorite Warrior Princess is back on the small screen as a retired police detective solving crimes in the new series My Life is Murder. She says she's gratified that fans are so friendly.
Once Nearly Dead As The Dodo, California Condor Comeback Reaches 1,000 Chicks
Sunday, July 21, 2019
In the 1980s, there were fewer than two dozen California Condors left. Today, more than 500 exist in the world, thanks to the efforts of conservationists.
Opinion: Should Republicans Still Call Themselves The Party Of Lincoln?
Saturday, July 20, 2019
In defending the president's racist tweets, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy declared, "We are the party of Lincoln." NPR's Scott Simon contends President Lincoln would object.
Latest On Tropical Storm Barry
Saturday, July 13, 2019
New Orleans is braced for the arrival of Barry, which may be near hurricane strength by the time it comes ashore Saturday.
Opinion: The Warning Signs Around Jeffrey Epstein
Saturday, July 13, 2019
How could someone so prominent commit crimes on a staggering scale and still host parties to which celebrities would flock? Jeffrey Epstein may have believed fame can conceal almost anything.
France Suffers In Historic Heatwave
Sunday, June 30, 2019
France has been blazing this week. It recorded its highest temperature ever on Friday, 113 degrees. But temperature records have been rising all over the country, including in Deauville, Normandy.
Trump On Iran
Saturday, June 22, 2019
President Trump is heading to Camp David to talk about Iran — after announcing additional sanctions on the country.
Satchmo In His Adolescence: 1915 Film Clip May Show Young Louis Armstrong
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Music historian James Karst explains his recent research into the early life of the legendary Louis Armstrong.
2 Fractured Halves Make A Whole In 'Evvie Drake'
Saturday, June 22, 2019
The debut novel from NPR's own Linda Holmes follows a suddenly widowed (and not all that grief-stricken) woman and her new lodger — a former major league ballplayer who's lost his ability to pitch.
Opinion: The 'Filthy And Uncomfortable Circumstances' Of Detained Migrant Children
Saturday, June 22, 2019
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the unsanitary conditions for detained migrant children in border detention facilities.