Scott Simon appears in the following:
As Israel continues airstrikes on Gaza, Palestinians look back on a painful history
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Palestinians continue to flee northern Gaza, as Israel levels an ultimatum for them to evacuate their homes immediately.
Nobel Peace Prize winner's husband speaks of her dedication to human rights
Saturday, October 07, 2023
Narges Mohammadi's husband hopes prize will draw attention to the broader cause of human rights in Iran.
The security implications of the Hamas attack and Israel's declaration of war
Saturday, October 07, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Natan Sachs of the Brookings Institution about the attacks by Palestinian militants on Israel today.
Opinion: Fewer dings, please!
Saturday, October 07, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon considers the plight of the average American's over-notified life, with cellphones beeping and chiming around 70 times a day.
Saturday Sports: Remembering Dick Butkus; WNBA finals; Red River rivalry
Saturday, October 07, 2023
Scott and ESPN's Michele Steele remember Dick Butkus, preview the WNBA Finals and a very special installment of the Red River Rivalry.
Israel ramps up military response to attack by Gaza militants
Saturday, October 07, 2023
We'll have the latest on the attack by Gaza militants on Israel, as well as the Israeli military's response.
Week in politics: Speaker McCarthy's ouster; Trump's fraud trial
Saturday, October 07, 2023
We look at the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by his own party, as well as former President Donald Trump's fraud trial in New York.
Countries are treading cautiously around escalation in the Israel and Gaza conflict
Saturday, October 07, 2023
We look at the regional response to the latest conflict in Israel after Gaza militants launched an attack on southern and central Israel today.
Apple breeders at the University of Minnesota have announced a new apple: 'kudos'
Saturday, October 07, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with David Bedford, an apple breeder at the University of Minnesota, about the new "Kudos" apple.
As governments in Europe argue over the arrival of migrants, a charity rescues them at sea
Saturday, October 07, 2023
The staff of Doctors Without Borders is aboard a ship in the Mediterranean rescuing migrants, who are attempting to reach Europe in unsafe vessels.
Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu declares war after surprise attack by Gaza militants
Saturday, October 07, 2023
Gaza militants have infiltrated Israel in several locations, while militants inside Gaza fired a heavy barrage of rockets toward central and southern Israel, the Israeli military says.
Breakthrough in UAW strike, but workers prepared to hold out until a fair agreement
Saturday, October 07, 2023
A development in the strike by auto workers against the "Big Three" carmakers — plus, a look at how much financial pain each side can endure, and what that might mean for the length of the strike.
Stephen Sanchez's album 'Angel Face' takes you back in time
Saturday, October 07, 2023
The new pop album "Angel Face" tells the story of a troubadour who falls in love with a mob boss's girlfriend. NPR's Scott Simon talks with musician Stephen Sanchez about his debut album.
Husband of imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner dedicates her award to Iranian women
Saturday, October 07, 2023
As prominent Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi, wins this year's Nobel Peace Prize, her husband tells NPR her award is for all Iranian women.
Folk musician Joan Baez on the new documentary 'Joan Baez: I Am A Noise'
Saturday, October 07, 2023
Folk musician Joan Baez was in the public eye for years, but a new documentary reveals the mental health issues she dealt with privately. NPR's Scott Simon asks Baez about the film.
Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key on their new book about the history of sketch comedy
Saturday, October 07, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon asks Keegan-Michael and Elle Key about their new book, "The History of Sketch Comedy."
Benjamín Labatut's novel 'The Maniac' follows an AI scientist troubled by his work
Saturday, October 07, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Benjamín Labatut about his new novel, "The Maniac," a fictionalized account of a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.
House Speaker McCarthy appeals for bipartisan support with a stopgap measure
Saturday, September 30, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is attempting to keep the government funded for 45 days.
NPR's Steve Inskeep on his new book 'Differ We Must'
Saturday, September 30, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with fellow NPR host Steve Inskeep about his new book, "Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America."
Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Democrats' role in negotiations over a shutdown
Saturday, September 30, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., about negotiations to avoid a shutdown of the federal government at midnight.