Scott Simon
Podcasts
Stories
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Opinion: The return of the burqa in Afghanistan
Women in Afghanistan continue to experience more restrictions under the Taliban, including the return of the burqa. NPR's Scott Simon notes how the world seems to be distracted from their plight.
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Books
Two teens set out to be a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde in the new novel 'Teenager'
Scott Simon interviews writer and heavy construction worker Bud Smith about his new novel, "Teenager," in which a young couple in love hit the road on a wild road trip.
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Sports
Saturday sports: NBA playoffs underway; Brittney Griner misses WNBA start
Scott Simon discusses the NBA playoffs, Brittney Griner's continued detention in Russia, and Shohei Ohtani's awe-inspiring performance at Fenway Park, with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media.
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Europe
Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. describes the current state of the country
Scott Simon speaks to Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova about the current status of the war in Ukraine.
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Movies
A millionaire wanted to give away his money. 'Dear Mr. Brody' shows how it went awry
Scott Simon speaks with Keith Maitland, director of the documentary "Dear Mr. Brody," about a young millionaire who pledged to give his fortune away in 1970.
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World
The latest on the refugee crisis in Ukraine
Scott Simon talks to David Miliband, CEO and president of the International Rescue Committee, about the ongoing refugee crisis in Ukraine.
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Bon Iver's S. Carey releases solo project 'Break Me Open'
Scott Simon speaks with Bon Iver member S. Carey about his new solo album, "Break Me Open."
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Movies
'The Duke' salutes the British legend who stole a Goya from the National Gallery
In the new movie, "The Duke," Jim Broadbent plays an elderly taxi driver who stole a famous portrait by Francisco Goya in 1961. Scott Simon speaks with Broadbent about the role and his career.
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National
California wildlife get their own highway crossing
Scott Simon talks to Beth Pratt of the National Wildlife Federation about California's massive new highway-spanning wildlife crossing and how it will help animals travel safely.
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Opinion: Painting the smiles of people we know, love and will never see again
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the work of Chicago-based artist Milton Coronado, who paints murals that memorialize people killed by gun violence.