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Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich wrote about finding out why he's short
Saturday, July 15, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Robert Reich, former U.S. secretary of labor, about how being short has affected his life.
Saturday Sports: Wimbledon finals; Northwestern University scandal; FIFA women's world cup
Saturday, July 15, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the Wimbledon finals, a series of scandals at Northwestern University and the FIFA women's world cup.
Blinken's trip to the Caribbean could signal a new chapter for U.S. foreign policy
Saturday, July 08, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon asks Daniel Runde of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent Caribbean trip and the state of U.S-Caribbean relations.
Opinion: Remembering Ukrainian poet Victoria Amelina
Saturday, July 08, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Ukrainian writer and poet Victoria Amelina, who was among those killed in a Russian strike at a pizza restaurant last month.
Week in politics: Biden defends decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine
Saturday, July 08, 2023
The Biden administration defends its decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine. And Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis competes, clumsily, for the anti-LGBTQ vote.
Days after the mass shooting, Philadelphia moves to sue sellers of 'ghost guns'
Saturday, July 08, 2023
Philadelphia is the latest Democratic jurisdiction to sue sellers of gun parts that are easily turned into untraceable "ghost guns." Similar recent attempts have had mixed results.
'Bidenomics' is everywhere. Here's what it could mean for the election
Saturday, July 08, 2023
President Biden is trying to get credit for the economy by embracing the slogan of "Bidenomics" to describe his spending plans and the strong jobs market. But voters are skeptical.
Delays in passport renewals are putting a damper in Americans' summer travel plans
Saturday, July 08, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Clint Henderson, a reporter and editor at the travel website The Points Guy, about major delays for passport renewals this summer.
Caitlin Shetterly on her novel 'Pete and Alice in Maine'
Saturday, July 08, 2023
The new novel "Pete and Alice in Maine" explores what happens to a strained marriage during the early days of the pandemic. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Caitlin Shetterly about it.
Outspoken Russian journalist Elena Milashina was attacked in Chechnya
Saturday, July 08, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Olga Sadovskaya, vice chair of the Crew Against Torture, about the attack on Russian journalist Elena Milashina.
Saturday Sports: MLB All-Star break; Shohei Ohtani on top; Wimbledon week two
Saturday, July 08, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the MLB All-Star break, Shohei Ohtani's dominance, and what to look forward two during the second week of Wimbledon.
Jake Tapper on his 1970s thriller 'All the Demons Are Here'
Saturday, July 08, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon talks to CNN anchor and author Jake Tapper about his new thriller, "All the Demons Are Here." It's a story set in 1970s America.
Nathan Go on his new book 'Forgiving Imedia Marcos'
Saturday, June 10, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Nathan Go about his new book, "Forgiving Imedia Marcos."
A lesser-known influence on jazz music: opera
Saturday, June 10, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Givonna Joseph of Loyola University New Orleans and Gwen Thompkins of WWNO radio about the influence of opera on jazz music.
The debt ceiling deal that was passed last week poses new challenges for the economy
Saturday, June 10, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to economist Betsey Stevenson of the University of Michigan about the challenges facing the economy following last week's debt ceiling deal.
Wildfire smoke can be especially dangerous for kids. Here's how to protect them
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Children in particular face health risks from wildfire smoke. Short-term exposure can trigger coughing and asthma attacks, while repeated encounters may reduce lung function.
Saturday Sports: PGA merger; Messi heads to Florida; Denver Nuggets on the brink
Saturday, June 10, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the the PGA merger with LIV Golf, Lionel Messi heading to Florida, and the Denver Nuggets on the brink of the NBA title.
Why the FDA tightened rules around antimicrobial medications for animals
Saturday, June 10, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon asks William Flynn, a deputy director at the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, about the agency's tightening of regulations around antimicrobial drugs for animals.
A former federal prosecutor weighs in on the government's case against Trump
Saturday, June 10, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Peter Zeidenberg, a former federal prosecutor, about the strength of the government's case against former president Donald Trump.
The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off next month. Europe may not be able to watch
Saturday, June 10, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon talks with New York Times reporter Tariq Panja about the negotiations to broadcast the FIFA Women's World Cup in Europe.