Scott Simon

We take a look at the short-term spending measure President Biden hopes Congress will pass to avoid an immediate government shutdown.

NPR's Scott Simon has thoughts about a 19th century time capsule opened at West Point this week, and what lay within.

It's been two years since Oregon decriminalized possession of small amounts of drugs. It's an effort to offer alternatives to the criminal justice system for those struggling with substance use.

A mug shot for a former president and others in his circle: NPR's Scott Simon recalls his days as a crime reporter, and reflects on the significance of mug shots.

In Ukraine, news of the apparent death of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash is being greeted with satisfaction and gallows humor.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to John Cooper of BAR Technologies, the company behind new sails for cargo ships, meant to reduce emissions by moving these massive vessels with wind power.

Two new songs from two huge pop stars: we hear about new releases from former child stars Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez.

Ocean Subiono always wanted to be a soldier. On this week's Military Voices Initiative, we hear how a health issue almost prevented his dreams from coming true.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with novelist Angie Kim about her family thriller, "Happiness Falls." It's about a missing father and his special needs son who may or may not know what happened to him.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Charlotte Regan about her film, "Scrapper." It's the story of an independent tween girl and the long absent father who comes back into her life.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Republican Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire about why he believes former President Donald Trump won't be his party's presidential nominee come 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.