Scott Simon
Stories
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Civilians in Darfur suffer the most from the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis
The humanitarian situation in El Fasher, one of the regional capitals of Darfur, is dire, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces laying siege to the city for the past 15 months.
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Video producer Dave Jorgenson discusses the future of short-form content in journalism
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dave Jorgenson, the creator of the Washington Post's TikTok channel, about his new media organization and the future of short-form content in newsrooms.
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Week in Politics: Tariffs; Epstein's ex-girlfriend; U.S.-Israel relations
We'll look at the latest tariffs imposed by President Trump, as well as his disagreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on starvation in Gaza.
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Saturday Sports: NFL stars want out; a striking baseball deal; remembering Ryne Sandberg
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Opinion: Ozzy Osbourne, no ordinary man
John Michael Osbourne, a poor student from Birmingham, UK, exceeded expectations and helped invent heavy metal. A moment to remember the singular Ozzy Osbourne, who died this week at the age of 76.
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How can hunger conditions improve in Gaza? A humanitarian expert weighs in
NPR's Scott Simon asks the Norwegian Refugee Council's Shaina Low about conditions in Gaza and calls for Israel to end its blockade there.
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A look at the responsibility of the SCOTUS in explaining cases
The Trump administration often prevails in cases on the Supreme Court's emergency docket. The opinion-less decisions in these "shadow docket" cases create questions about the resulting policy.
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An ICE facility in the Everglades is under scrutiny for the treatment of detainees
Detainees at an ICE facility in the Florida Everglades referred to Alligator Alcatraz allege harsh punishments from guards.
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Trump is greeted by protesters as he visits Scotland
Anti-Trump protesters rally in Scotland's capital as the U.S. president visits his mother's birth country to inaugurate a new golf course and meet UK leaders.
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Saturday Sports: MLB; Trump pushes for the Commanders to go back to their old nickname
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Major League Baseball and a presidential push to reverse time.