Scott Simon

NPR

Scott Simon is an American journalist, and the host of National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Saturday. Born in Chicago, in 1952 or 1953, he is the son of comedian Ernie Simon and actress Patricia Lyons; his first novel is Pretty Birds.

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The Urgency of the Situation in Sudan

Monday, August 19, 2024

Some 12 million people are displaced in Sudan as the military government battles a powerful paramilitary group. There is acute hunger and risk of famine for many. Peace talks hoping to resolve the crisis are being held in Geneva this week. We hear about the chances that those talks will succeed and details about conditions on the ground in Sudan.

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Saturday Sports: Denver Nuggets struggle, Caitlin Clark's first week in the WNBA

Saturday, May 18, 2024

NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media talk about the struggles of the NBA's defending champion Denver Nuggets and about Caitlin Clark's first week as a pro in the WNBA.

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'A Fatal Inheritance' follows a family's struggle with cancer across generations

Saturday, May 18, 2024

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Larry Ingrassia, former managing editor of the Los Angeles Times, about his latest book, "A Fatal Inheritance," which details his family's struggle with cancer.

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Financial troubles force dozens of Red Lobster restaurants to close down

Saturday, May 18, 2024

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Amy McCarthy, a reporter for the food blog Eater and fan of Red Lobster, about the closure of dozens of the chain's restaurants.

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Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting amid a string of controversies

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Boeing held its annual shareholders meeting on Friday. This follows a difficult week and year for the plane-maker, which is facing renewed scrutiny over its safety and production practices.

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Over 300 people have died after flash floods in Afghanistan

Saturday, May 18, 2024

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Arshad Malik, Afghanistan country director for Save the Children, about the aftermath of the deadly floods that hit several provinces there last weekend.

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What Russia's latest military offensive means for Ukraine

Saturday, May 18, 2024

NPR's Scott Simon talks with strategic studies professor Phillips O'Brien of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland about the significance of Russia's latest military offensive in Ukraine.

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Cage the Elephant's Matt Shultz on 'Neon Pill', the band's new album

Saturday, May 18, 2024

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Matt Shultz, frontman for the band Cage the Elephant, about reassessing one's reality and his band's new album, "Neon Pill".

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Peter S. Beagle on his new novel, the hero's journey, and why villains talk so much

Saturday, May 18, 2024

A reluctant hero's quest, a can-do princess, and an evil wizard who just can not shut up: NPR's Scott Simon talks with Peter S. Beagle about his new novel, "I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons."

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What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Today is the Preakness Stakes, the 2nd leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jonathan Finn, author of "Beyond the Finish Line," about the history and tech of photo finishes.

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The assassination attempt on Slovakian PM is the latest example of violence in Europe

Saturday, May 18, 2024

There's a lot of finger-pointing in Slovakia following the assassination attempt this week on its prime minister. It's another example of political violence that's been taking place in Europe of late.

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Week in politics: An upside-down flag and an early debate

Saturday, May 18, 2024

A flag flap for a Supreme Court justice, and both major presidential campaigns agree to debates, albeit earlier than is traditional, with some rule changes.

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U.S. says the first shipment of aid has reached Gaza through its floating pier

Saturday, May 18, 2024

The U.S. military says the first shipment of aid has moved ashore into Gaza over a new, massive floating pier. It wants to scale up to 150 trucks entering Gaza per day.

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Meet Vermont's newly-minted PhD: Max Dow, the tabby cat

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Max Dow, a once-stray tabby cat, is getting an honorary doctorate from Vermont State University Castleton today. His area of study: Litter-ature.

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Fresh off a holiday, new data on China's economy gives cause for hope

Saturday, May 11, 2024

The Chinese government just released new economic data following the big May holiday week. Our correspondent reports from Shanghai about how the world's second largest economy is faring.

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Saturday Sports: NBA and NHL playoffs, baseball's hot new pitcher

Saturday, May 11, 2024

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Smith discuss the NBA and NHL playoffs, and baseball's hottest new pitching prospect.

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Rep. Mike Levin on why Democrats wrote to Biden urging action on the southern border

Saturday, May 11, 2024

A group of House Democrats sent a letter to President Biden urging him to take action on the US southern border. NPR's Scott Simon talks with one of the signatories, Rep. Mike Levin of California.

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A new book traces the life of Fu Pei-mei, who brought Chinese food to the world

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Michelle T. King's new book is about a pioneering cook who brought Chinese food to the world, Fu Pei-mei. NPR's Scott Simon talks with King about her and about the book, "Chop Fry Watch Learn."

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'Mother' is DJ and musician Samantha Poulter's new house music album

Saturday, May 11, 2024

NPR's Scott Simon asks DJ and musician Samantha Poulter, who performs as Logic1000, about her new album of house music. It's titled "Mother."

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Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko on his memoir about the war

Saturday, May 11, 2024

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko about his memoir of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, "I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv."

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