Scott Simon

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Opinion: Did pirates really talk like that? Arrrguably, no.

Saturday, September 16, 2023

But that never stops NPR's Scott Simon, especially on International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

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Week in politics: Biden on the UAW strike; what's behind the impeachment inquiry

Saturday, September 16, 2023

President Biden urged automakers to give more of their profits to workers as the UAW went on strike. Plus, why House Republicans announced an impeachment inquiry.

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A weakening Hurricane Lee is making its way up to Nova Scotia

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Hurricane Lee turned into Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee overnight and is sending high winds up the New England Coast as it moves north to Nova Scotia. We'll get the latest.

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Anne Enright's novel follows a family that's left behind in a famous poet's pursuit of fame

Saturday, September 16, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Irish author Anne Enright about her novel, "The Wren, The Wren." It's about a mother and daughter and how their lives are marked by the family patriarch, an Irish poet.

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EU launches investigation into Chinese EVs to protect European automakers

Saturday, September 16, 2023

The European Commission says cheap electric vehicles from China are undercutting its auto industry and has launched an investigation into unfair trade practices.

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After Aaron Rodgers' injury, experts sound the alarm about the risks of artificial turf

Saturday, September 16, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon talks with orthopedist Timothy Kremchekan about how artificial turf can exacerbate injuries among high school football players.

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How patient confidentiality works when politicians' doctors are asked to testify

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell seemed to get a clean bill of health from the Capitol physician last week. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe ask Dr. Jacob Appel about whether such reports are trustworthy.

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Saturday Sports: U.S. Open finals; new NFL season

Saturday, September 09, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the weekend in U.S. Open tennis and the start of a new NFL season.

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Slowdive's Neil Halstead on their new album 'everything is alive'

Saturday, September 09, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon asks Neil Halstead of Slowdive about the band's new album, "everything is alive."

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13 former presidents of the U.S. have issued a joint statement in support of democracy

Saturday, September 09, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon talks to David Kramer of the George W. Bush Institute about an unprecedented statement in support of American democracy issued by the foundations of many former U.S. presidents.

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Chad is struggling to accommodate the over 400,000 refugees from Sudan

Saturday, September 09, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled violence in Sudan to enter neighboring Chad. Food and supplies for refugees are running low.

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They fly animals on the brink of euthanasia to new homes and second chances

Saturday, September 09, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Petra Janney, of Amelia Air, a non-profit that helps fly animals from overcrowded shelters to areas of the country where they have a better chance of getting adopted.

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China's Belt and Road initiative is in its 10th year. Has it been a success?

Saturday, September 09, 2023

China has bolstered economic ties with countries around the world through its "Belt and Road" program. NPR's Scott Simon asks the European University Institute's Giulio Pugliese about it.

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How other Hollywood workers are being affected by the writers' and actors' strikes

Saturday, September 09, 2023

Much of Hollywood has been brought to a standstill by strikes. NPR's Scott Simon talks with boom operator Bryan Mendoza and location scout Doug Dresser.

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More than World Series wins and run records, baseball fans remember the little moments

Saturday, September 09, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Joe Posnanski about his new book, "Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments."

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Morocco's most powerful earthquake in over 100 years leaves hundreds dead

Saturday, September 09, 2023

An earthquake in Morocco has killed hundreds, with many more still unaccounted for. The U.S.G.S says it was the area's most powerful quake in more than a century.

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Week in politics: Biden attends G20 summit in India; impact of Georgia election case

Saturday, September 09, 2023

President Biden is attending a summit in India while the Georgia election interference case continues to have repercussions.

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Opinion: High schoolers can do what AI can't

Saturday, September 09, 2023

NPR's Scott Simon has an idea for newspapers experimenting with AI: hire high school journalists to cover high school games rather than settle for substandard reporting.

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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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