Scott Simon
Stories
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In 1968, the DNC was also held in Chicago. That's where the similarities end
With the Democratic National Convention returning to Chicago this month, media historian Michael Socolow warns against drawing parallels between 1968 and now. He talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
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How Harris entering the presidential race will impact those who were on the fence
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Rich Thau, who studies swing states, about some key voters this election: those who supported former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in primaries, and "double disapprovers."
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Opinion: Remembering our colleague and friend, Ina Jaffe
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Ina Jaffe, who first edited this program and later reported on seniors for NPR. Jaffe died this week at the age of 75.
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Opinion: Think you have a rough travel story? Try 52 days stuck in space
Two astronauts have been hanging out on the International Space Station since last month, waiting for the Boeing capsule that got them there to be repaired to bring them home.
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Athletes floated down the Seine at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympic opening ceremony delivered an amazing spectacle. Thousands of athletes floated down the Seine as more than 400,000 people lined the banks to take it all in.
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Justice Department defends law calling for TikTok to change ownership or face ban
An update on the US government's new TikTok law. It aims to force the Chinese parent company to sell the app or face a ban.
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Week in politics: A presidential withdrawal, a historic week
From President Biden's announcement that he won't seek reelection to his Oval Office address, this week has been a historic one in presidential politics.
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The Biden administration is wrapping up negotiations to lower prescription drug prices
The first price negotiations between Medicare and drug companies has been underway since February. What do we know about how it's going?
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Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen says the U.S. economy is growing within the ideal range
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about recent indicators showing stronger-than-expected economic growth.
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Saturday Sports: Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles compete at Olympics opening weekend
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss the Paris Olympics and the end of a remarkable era for some U.S. athletes.
