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Saturday Sports: U.S. Open; NFL season opener; four MLB races to watch
Saturday, September 02, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the U.S. Open, the NFL season opener and four MLB pennant races to watch.
Violence in Haiti escalates amid a civilian vigilante movement
Saturday, September 02, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Miami Herald Caribbean Correspondent Jacqueline Charles about the horrific uptick of violence in Haiti, where vigilantes and gangs are engaged in deadly clashes.
Ariel Dorfman on his novel 'The Suicide Museum'
Saturday, September 02, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Ariel Dorfman about his latest novel, "The Suicide Museum." The book takes a fictional look into the very real death of Chilean president Salvador Allende in 1973.
The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra is embarking on its second international tour
Saturday, September 02, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon talks to conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra about its second international tour.
Scientists are meeting in Santa Fe to unravel the mystery of long COVID
Saturday, September 02, 2023
Scientists from around the world met face to face in Santa Fe, NM, this week to present the latest findings on long COVID and discuss studies of potential treatments.
Florida residents are assessing the damage after Hurricane Idalia
Saturday, September 02, 2023
Hurricane Idalia is the second major hurricane to hit the state in nearly a year. NPR's Scott Simon asks Stephanie Colombini about recovery efforts.
Two years ago, Oregon changed its approach to drug addiction. The results are in
Saturday, September 02, 2023
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.
Week in politics: Short-term spending measure; Mitch McConnell freezes again
Saturday, September 02, 2023
We take a look at the short-term spending measure President Biden hopes Congress will pass to avoid an immediate government shutdown.
Opinion: Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, and digits to nothing
Saturday, September 02, 2023
NPR's Scott Simon has thoughts about a 19th century time capsule opened at West Point this week, and what lay within.
Hiring has slowed down, but employers are still adding jobs and wages are rising
Saturday, September 02, 2023
Hiring has cooled in recent months. But that's not all bad. Employers are still adding jobs each month, and wages are still climbing.
Opinion: Trump's mug shot may become his best-known portrait
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu believes Trump will not be the GOP's 2024 nominee
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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.
The soaring price of rice is affecting many parts of the world where it's the staple diet
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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.
Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez's new singles show the pop stars pivoting audiences
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Two new songs from two huge pop stars: we hear about new releases from former child stars Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez.
The director of the British Museum resigned after over 1,500 its objects went missing
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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.
Charlotte Regan on her film 'Scrapper'
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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.
Angie Kim on her novel 'Happiness Falls'
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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.
Week in politics: Trump surrenders in Georgia; first Republican presidential debate
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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.
Shipping containers account for 2% of global emissions — wind-powered sails could help
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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.
Zelenskyy denies any role in the plane crash that killed Wagner Group chief Prigozhin
Saturday, August 26, 2023
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.