Scott Simon
Stories
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Why Stephen Miller has become one of Trump's closest aides on some of his signature issues
We examine the role of one of President Trump's longest-serving and closest advisers: Deputy Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller.
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The impact of the Signal security breach, according to a former intelligence officer
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Steven Cash, former CIA officer and staff member on the Senate Intelligence Committee, about the fallout from the security breach involving defense plans and a group chat.
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The Mason bee has become the unsung hero of the honey bee population
Honey bee populations are again declining, threatening crops. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dave Hunter, who raises the unsung hero of the orchard (and champion pollinator), the Mason bee.
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Lucy Caldwell discusses her latest novel, 'These Days'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Lucy Caldwell about her novel, "These Days." It's set during the days - and nights - of the Belfast Blitz, when Germany bombed the Irish city during WWII.
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Joe Keery on his latest album, 'The Crux'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Joe Keery. Famous for playing Steve Harrington on "Stranger Things," Keery is also a musician and now out with his second album.
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U.S. business owner is 'cautiously optimistic' in the face of sweeping tariffs
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Doug Adams, the president of Adams Corp, about the impact of tariffs on his business and industry.
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Saturday Sports: Final Four this weekend, unbreakable NHL record now tied
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss the NCAA Final Four and the formerly unbreakable NHL record that's now tied about to be broken.
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Trump closes loophole used by American shoppers to buy Chinese goods tariff-free
The so-called de minimus exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.
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Almost three years after a devastating hurricane, restaurant owner finds his lost sign
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dan Billheimer, owner of the Lighthouse Café in Sanibel, Florida, about reuniting with an artifact from his restaurant that had disappeared after Hurricane Ian in 2022.
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Co-writer and director Ray Mendoza discusses film 'Warfare'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ray Mendoza about the film, "Warfare," which he wrote and directed with Alex Garland. The film is based on Mendoza's experiences as a US Navy SEAL fighting in Iraq.
