Scott Simon appears in the following:
Opinion: Want Another Dog, Kids? Let's 'Have That Conversation'
Saturday, May 25, 2019
"I think we should have that conversation" is this era's preferred nonanswer for politicians trying to avoid tricky subjects, NPR's Scott Simon says.
The Therapy Dogs Of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Therapy dogs at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School got their own yearbook page this year.
Opinion: Why The Pool Poll Should Give Us Pause
Saturday, May 18, 2019
A new survey says 51% of adults in America take a dip in swimming pools instead of showering or bathing. But NPR's Scott Simon says we should be suspicious of this pool poll, and perhaps all polls.
Opinion: 1 Million Species Are At Risk Of Disappearing. Humans Should Act Now
Saturday, May 11, 2019
This week, the U.N. issued the summary of a report warning of unprecedented declines in biodiversity. Scott Simon makes the case for humankind to assume responsibility for protecting the vulnerable.
When Mozart Makes You Say 'Wow'
Saturday, May 11, 2019
A 9-year-old who attended a performance of "Masonic Funeral Music" at the Boston Symphony Hall last Sunday expressed his exuberance at the end.
In 'The British Are Coming,' Rick Atkinson Turns His Gaze To The American Revolution
Saturday, May 11, 2019
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian says there are lessons from the Revolution that hold true even today, 244 years after the shot heard 'round the world.
Craig Ferguson On Recovery, Philosophy And A Lifetime Of 'Riding The Elephant'
Saturday, May 11, 2019
The comedian and former talk show host's new book is a collection of essays about what he's learned over decades of being a bouncer, a drummer, a TV personality — and a recovering alcoholic.
In 'Ask Dr. Ruth,' The Famous Sex Therapist Looks Inward At Last
Saturday, May 04, 2019
Dr. Ruth Westheimer revolutionized talk around sex in America. At 90, she's letting her own walls come down in a new documentary. As a Holocaust refugee, she says it's her duty to speak up.
Opinion: An Outrageous Crime Has Become A Commonplace Event
Saturday, May 04, 2019
After the recent shooting at University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on how common school shootings have become in the United States.
Why Several Popular Democrats Are Pursing Presidency Over Senate Seats
Saturday, May 04, 2019
Why have several Democrats decided just to run for president, and not bother to try for a Senate seat first? Anne Caprara, who used to work at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, explains.
Before This Vietnam War Veteran Dies, He Would Like To Become An American Citizen
Saturday, May 04, 2019
Werner Trei, 71, is in hospice care in Colorado. He was given numerous awards for helping save 100 Vietnamese civilians when he was a U.S. Army Ranger. Before he dies, he'd like to be a U.S. citizen.
Louisiana High School Senior Accepted To 115 Colleges
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Antoinette Love, a senior at a New Orleans high school, has been accepted to 115 colleges.
Margaret Trudeau Takes Center Stage — This Time, On Purpose
Saturday, April 27, 2019
A wife and then a mother to Canadian prime ministers, she addresses her time in the public eye and her battles with mental illness in an upcoming one-woman show called Certain Woman Of An Age.
Baloji Finds His Freedom In Between Genres
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Congolese-Belgian musician Baloji blends hip-hop, funk and traditional Congolese sounds to create his own unique music.
Opinion: Remembering A Soprano With The 'Warmth And Strength Of The Sun'
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick died this week at age 35. She was an opera singer who underwent double lung transplants twice. NPR's Scott Simon got to know her and her family.
Not Just Child's Play: World Tiddlywinks Champions Look To Reclaim Their Glory
Sunday, April 21, 2019
David Lockwood and Larry Kahn, "the Ali-Frazier" of Tiddlywinks, are vying to win the World Pairs title. To the professional winkers, the game is far more than shooting discs, or "winks," into a cup.
Helvetica, The Iconic Font Both Loved And Loathed, Gets Its 1st Redesign In 36 Years
Saturday, April 20, 2019
The updated font even has a new name: "Helvetica Now." But like many changes, some people are skeptical.
Opinion: Amid Devastation, Paris Firefighters' Bravery Is An Inspiration
Saturday, April 20, 2019
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the efforts of the firefighters who rushed into the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris when it caught fire earlier this week.
Remembering Dick Cole, Who Risked His Life In WWII Doolittle Raid
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Cole died last week at age 103. He was the last surviving member of the celebrated 1942 air raid by the United States on the Japanese mainland, which at the time was regarded as a suicide mission.
Opinion: A Showcase Of 'Uncaged Art' By Children Once Detained
Saturday, April 13, 2019
NPR's Scott Simon explores an art exhibit in El Paso, Texas, by unaccompanied minors detained at the now-closed Tornillo Children's Detention center.