Scott Simon
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Saturday Sport: College football coaching chaos; the tallest man in basketball
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele talk about sports and sports topics.
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An Israeli military court considers the fate of Florida teen Mohammed Ibrahim
Last winter, a 16-year-old from Florida was visiting family in the West Bank when Israeli soldiers arrested him for allegedly throwing rocks. He's been in prison for eight months without trial or family visits.
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The impact of losing SNAP benefits and a Head Start school closure on this grandmother
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nicole Hines of Davenport, Iowa, about how the loss of SNAP benefits and the closure of a Head Start school that her granddaughter attended are affecting her life.
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Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state dinners to the fair
A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
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Happy 40th birthday to NPR's 'Weekend Edition'
Happy birthday! Weekend Edition's first show aired 40 years ago this weekend.
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The latest updates on SNAP
SNAP food benefits have been halted for tens of millions of people as of today. Two federal judges have ordered SNAP funding to resume, but it's not clear how or when that may happen.
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Open Enrollment begins today on Healthcare.gov. Here's what you should know
This year's sign-up season is different than all the others. Here's what people need to know about the health insurance that's at the heart of the government shutdown.
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What does the trade 'truce" between Trump and China's Xi Jinping mean?
The U.S. and China agreed to a trade "truce" last week. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Julian Gewirtz, a senior China policy official during the Biden administration, about what's at stake.
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How a post-surgery nurse uses music to assist patients in their recovery from injury
Research suggests music has the power to relieve pain. We speak to a nurse who brings his ukulele into the hospital ward.
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Saturday Sports: The World Series; chaotic times for college football coaches
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Game 6 of the World Series and the chaotic times for college football coaches.
