Scott Simon

French Bulldogs are popular but popularity can be detrimental to dog breeds.

Estrangement and reconciliation in an Italian-American family: Ann Napolitano's new novel, "Hello Beautiful," is about loving each other just as we are. NPR's Scott Simon talks to her about it.

A look at life in Baghdad 20 years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mireille Enos, who stars in the new TV series "Lucky Hank." Also starring Bob Odenkirk, it's the story of an academic in a midlife crisis.

The politics of volatility in the banking sector, as well as efforts to wrest TikTok from its Chinese owners.

March Madness has begun in college basketball with some stunning upsets in the first round, the World Baseball Classic comes to a close, and the men's FIFA World Cup expands its format.

The struggles of mid-sized banks in recent days have raised new questions about the future of the U.S. economy.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ruban Nielson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra about "V," a new album reflecting on family and sunshine with a 1980's rock flare.

The fact it was hoodwinked into sisterhood with a fictional city means that Newark, N.J., is more trusting and innocent than one would think.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Janti Soeripto, the CEO and president of Save the Children, who recently visited the Tigray region of Ethiopia, devastated by years of civil war.

China's new premier is a trusted ally of President Xi Jinping. The appointment signals Xi's plans for his third five-year term, which started Friday,

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Barry Ritholtz, chairman of Ritholtz Wealth Management, about the state of an economy that's adding jobs but also seeing layoffs.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Nguyen Phan Que Mai about her novel, "Dust Child," and the intertwined lives of Vietnamese women and U.S. servicemen, and their Amerasian children.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Dr. Leora Horwitz of NYU Langone Health about what we now understand about long COVID and its treatments.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with singer-songwriter Kali Uchis about her soulful new album, "Red Moon in Venus," and the inspiration behind it.

The potential for a criminal indictment hangs over Donald Trump's presidential campaign while Joe Biden's campaign unofficially proceeds apace.

Heavy rains in California have parts of the state's Central Coast again worried about flooding and landslides after a series of atmospheric rivers that hit the state earlier this year.

World Wrestling Entertainment wants people to be able to gamble on its scripted matches, according to CNBC. If it's allowed, what's next?

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New York Magazine film critic Bilge Ebiri about the year's best achievements in stunts, and why the Academy Awards should include an Oscar for stunts.

This week in sports, Mikaela Shiffrin skis towards another record, the World Baseball Classic highlights unlikely stars, and college basketball says goodbye to two storied coaches.