Scott Simon
Stories
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Two musicians dream and time travel in film, 'Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to incorrigible Canadians Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol about their new film, "Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie."
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Julia Steiner sings about estrangement in Ratboys album, 'Singin' to an Empty Chair'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Julia Steiner of the band Ratboys. Their new album is called "Singin' to an Empty Chair."
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What is house burping?
The German practice of lüften, airing out your house, is becoming popular in the U.S. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Annette Baran from the Goethe Institute, and her husband Robert, about embracing lüften.
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'The Remarkable Life of Reed Pegram' is the story of queer Black scholar finding love in WWII Europe
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ethelene Whitmire about her book, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram," about a queer American Black man who went to Europe as World War II began, and stayed.
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Saul Williams returns to poetry — and scores a Grammy nomination — on improvised live album
Poet and musician Saul Williams discusses his Grammy-nominated album "Saul Williams meets Carlos Nino and Friends at Treepeople."
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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine is in hiding after disputed election loss
From hiding, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine tells NPR's Scott Simon why he continues to oppose repression in Uganda following the disputed Jan. 15 presidential election.
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Saturday sports: Australian Open championships, Bill Belichick snubbed, Lindsey Vonn skiing crash
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the Australian Open and a controversy concerning the NFL Hall of Fame.
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Southern East Coast of the U.S. prepares for rare snow storm
Residents along the southern stretch of the East Coast are expected to get some rare snow from a winter storm this weekend.
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Judge says Immigration and Customs Enforcement has violated 96 court orders this month in Minn.
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Georgetown Law Professor Stephen Vladeck about tensions between federal judges and the Trump administration after the recent immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota.
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Partial government shutdown begins despite Senate approval of spending deal
The Senate voted Friday to approve a spending deal meant to keep the government running, but the measure still needs to be approved by the House, and the shutdown deadline has passed.