Scott Simon

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

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

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

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.

In a controversial decision, California state officials voted this week to allow certain driverless cars to operate like taxis in San Francisco.

Poet Kevin Young and illustrator Chioma Ebinama talk about their collaboration on the children's book, "Emile and the Field."

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the Women's World Cup, Phil Mickelson's gambling, and college basketball star Caitlin Clark getting a butter sculpture at the Iowa State Fair.

A remembrance of musician Sixto Rodriguez. The singer-songwriter was catapulted to stardom, late in life, with the documentary, "Searching for Sugar Man."

The DC Public Library has announced the winners of its third annual dinosaur roaring contest. Come for the roars, stay for the fun facts about how dinosaurs... didn't roar.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on two years since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, including the recent burning of musical instruments and equipment.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Brandy Nalani McDougall, Hawaii's Poet Laureate, about the Maui wildfires and what comes next.

Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter as his earlier plea deal appears to have collapsed.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with acclaimed Scottish poet Don Patterson about his memoir, "Toy Fights."

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on a poll that asks Americans to rate public figures, both at home and abroad.

Analysis of the week in politics - disaster response in Hawaii, a special counsel in the Hunter Biden case, and Republican presidential candidates at the Iowa State Fair.

As search and rescue efforts continue, officials in Maui say the death toll from this week's massive wildfires on the island has risen to at least 80.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with political analyst Arianna Tanca about Fernando Villavicencio, the anti-corruption candidate for president of Ecuador who was assassinated this week.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Elaine McMillion Sheldon about her documentary, "King Coal." It's about Appalachia's deep economic and cultural ties to coal.