Scott Simon
Stories
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How the world is reacting to the Israeli government's decision to escalate the war
Many fear the expansion of the war puts the remaining hostages at even greater risk.
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Here's what is expected now that new tariffs are in effect for dozens of countries
New tariffs took effect this week that forecasters say will lead to higher prices and slower economic growth. But the stock market is still booming.
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Hamas has taken his brother-in-law hostage. He shares how he's fighting to free him
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Moshe Lavi, the brother-in-law of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his kibbutz by Hamas on Oct. 7 and remains a hostage.
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Week in Politics: Israel faces criticism for Gaza takeover plan; Trump doesn't intervene
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Saturday Sports: NFL and ESPN join forces; a milestone in MLB; a pitcher fights cancer
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sportswriter Howard Bryant about the past week in the world of sports.
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What is the origin of the word deadline? An exploration of its etymology
The word "deadline" has been used a lot in reference to tariffs. It got us thinking: what is the origin of the word? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Benjamin Dreyer, author of "Dreyer's English."
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Opinion: A little league heartbreak
The State Department denied one Venezuelan Little League team entry into the U.S., but allowed another. NPR's Scott Simon questions how the sports exemption to Trump's travel ban is being applied.
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Here's what's happening on the ground in Gaza a week after more aid was allowed
Experts say famine's unfolding in Gaza, prompting global outrage, calls for Israel to end the war and acknowledgement by Trump of starvation.
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An overview of the U.S. economy and what the latest job report shows
The U.S. job market slowed sharply this spring, as President Trump's tariffs took effect. Trump is calling for even higher import taxes in the coming week.
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Nebraska Congressman talks about meeting with the Mexican president regarding tariffs
NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., about Bacon's trip to Mexico to foster cooperation in ongoing trade talks.
