Scott Simon
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A new study links the psychological benefits of swearing
A new study in the journal 'American Psychologist' links swearing to "state disinhibition," a psychological state where you're less likely to hold back.
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How the U.S. has changed its approach to foreign aid this year
This year saw the dismantling of USAID, the United States' premier aid agency. What was the impact and what does the future of U.S. foreign aid look like in the health realm?
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Ian McEwan discusses his new novel, 'What We Can Know'
In the future, Britain is partly submerged by rising seas. What do people remember of the past? NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Ian McEwan about his novel, "What We Can Know."
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Week in Politics: 2025 politics overview; a look ahead at midterms
President Trump began the year with huge plans and a GOP in lockstep, but heading into 2026 there are cracks in his support that could affect how much his administration gets done.
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Saturday Sports: the rise of sports gambling; looking back at this year's games
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant look back on the year in sports, from the the rise of sports gambling to the most momentous games of 2025.
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What to expect from the finale of the icy-hot romance series, 'Heated Rivalry'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Washington Post reporter Rachel Kurzius about "Heated Rivalry," the romance series about hockey players falling in love. The finale is streaming now.
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Myanmar is holding its first elections in five years
Myanmar's is holding its first elections since the military seized power five years ago. It could give the military junta more legitimacy.
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Opinion: Remembering the lives lost to a senseless act of terror
The attack at Australia's Bondi Beach earlier this week on people who were celebrating the first night of Hanukkah was horrific. Stories have emerged about those who died trying to stop the gunmen.
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How Reddit has been a valuable tool for crime investigators
The online forum Reddit has proven to be a key source for investigators of high-profile crimes, including the fatal shootings at Brown University.
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This health policy expert assesses the current state of the U.S. health care system
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation about the state of the U.S. health system as we close out 2025 with no deal in Congress to extend Obamacare. subsidies.
