Scott Simon

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled violence in Sudan to enter neighboring Chad. Food and supplies for refugees are running low.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Petra Janney, of Amelia Air, a non-profit that helps fly animals from overcrowded shelters to areas of the country where they have a better chance of getting adopted.

NPR's Scott Simon has an idea for newspapers experimenting with AI: hire high school journalists to cover high school games rather than settle for substandard reporting.

An earthquake in Morocco has killed hundreds, with many more still unaccounted for. The U.S.G.S says it was the area's most powerful quake in more than a century.

China has bolstered economic ties with countries around the world through its "Belt and Road" program. NPR's Scott Simon asks the European University Institute's Giulio Pugliese about it.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Joe Posnanski about his new book, "Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments."

Much of Hollywood has been brought to a standstill by strikes. NPR's Scott Simon talks with boom operator Bryan Mendoza and location scout Doug Dresser.

President Biden is attending a summit in India while the Georgia election interference case continues to have repercussions.

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.

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.

The Swedish music duo Icona Pop is back with a new album. Bandmembers Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt discuss their new music with NPR's Scott Simon.

Legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett has died at age 76. He was best known for an island escapism brand of music and the song "Margaritaville."

NPR's Scott Simon talks to conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra about its second international tour.

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.

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.

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.

We take a look at the short-term spending measure President Biden hopes Congress will pass to avoid an immediate government shutdown.

Hiring has cooled in recent months. But that's not all bad. Employers are still adding jobs each month, and wages are still climbing.

NPR's Scott Simon has thoughts about a 19th century time capsule opened at West Point this week, and what lay within.

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.