Scott Simon
Stories
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Meg Medina's new young adult novel finds hope in the afterlife
In Meg Medina's new novel, a young girl becomes a sea ghost and must learn to find meaning in the afterlife. She talks to NPR's Scott Simon about "Graciela in the Abyss."
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Recapping a blockbuster day of SCOTUS opinions, many of which hand Trump a victory
The Supreme Court has limited the ability of the lower courts to curtail the power of the president. We look at the court's end-of-term blockbuster decisions, as well as their implications.
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Netanyahu slams Israeli media report that IDF soldiers were ordered to shoot at aid sites
Israeli media reports that Israeli soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinian civilians trying to get aid in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the report, calling it "blood libel."
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In Budapest, thousands defy a national ban by participating in a Pride march
The annual Budapest Pride event has been banned by Viktor Orban's government. But NPR's Rob Schmitz tells Scott Simon it's going ahead anyway.
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Week in politics: Senate to start vote on Trump's tax bill, blocks military action
We take a look at where things stand with President Trump's tax and spending bill, now before the Senate, as well as the effort to block the president from taking further military action against Iran.
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Opinion: Remembering Bill Moyers
NPR's Scott Simon remembers the astonishing career of former White House press secretary and long-time public broadcasting journalist Bill Moyers, who died this week at the age of 91.
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The keeper of the Stanley Cup trophy discusses its unique traditions
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Phil Pritchard, who'll oversee the Stanley Cup trophy as Florida Panthers players, coaches and staff each get a day to celebrate with the punch bowl-shaped prize.
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Saturday Sports: NBA finals, L.A. Lakers sale, Dallas Cowboy cheeerleaders
NPR's Scott Simon and Michele Steele of ESPN talk about game seven of the NBA Finals, the $10 billion sale of the L.A. Lakers, and a big salary raise for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
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Peter Mendelsund discusses 'Weepers,' his novel about professional mourners
NPR's Scott Simon asks Peter Mendelsund about his new novel, "Weepers," which features professional mourners.
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Trump Mobile, the latest venture from the president, launches
The launch of Trump Mobile comes as ethics filings reveal the president reported more than $630 million dollars in income last year.
