Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon accompanied his daughters to the polls, as they voted in their first presidential election.

China's government is censoring puns and wordplay on-line. NPR's Scott Simon explains why double meanings are a problem for Beijing.

NPR's Scott Simon is dazzled by the turn of the seasons, especially the color of the leaves.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, no stranger to controversy, has ignited another with a hat. NPR's Scott Simon explains.

NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the legacy of Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy. She died Oct. 10 at the age of 96.

NPR's Scott Simon wishes we could text them back when politicians message us asking for campaign donations.

Jean Brodie, Minerva McGonagall, Violet Crawley: Maggie Smith embodied these memorable roles on stage and screen. NPR's Scott Simon has a remembrance of the actor, who died yesterday at the age of 89.

Christmas starts early in a lot of retail stores, but in Venezuela it's starting Oct. 1. NPR's Scott Simon explains.

The past and present merge for NPR's Scott Simon, who attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as a teen in 1968 and now as a senior citizen.

NPR's Scott Simon details some of the new works of the street artist known as Banksy. They include mountain goats, gorillas, and other zoo animals on the streets of London.

In an election season rife with surprises, you might add this week’s revelation by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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.

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.

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.

NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the bad fortunes of his beloved Chicago Cubs, now beset with a broken-handed relief pitcher.

NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the Wimbledon Championship tennis finals and about Major League Baseball as it reaches the midseason mark.

NPR’s Scott Simon reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the sacrifices made by the Allied forces during the invasion.

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Meghan Trainor about her new album, “Timeless.” The singer-songwriter is also celebrating the 10th anniversary of her breakout hit, “All About That Bass.”

Four hostages have been rescued from central Gaza, according to Israeli authorities.

North Korea has reportedly sent balloons carrying trash and excrement into South Korea. NPR’s Scott Simon has details — smelly and otherwise — on how both countries have used balloons over the years.