Scott Detrow
Stories
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MTV made it big with music videos. Where does it stand today?
A reflection on music videos' glory days -- as MTV shuts down channels.
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The state of the U.S. economy as 2025 draws to a close
The U.S. economy chugs into the new year in stronger shape than many forecasters had expected. But Americans remain wary about the high cost of living.
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Judge considers whether to detain or release D.C. pipe bomb suspect
The suspect in the attempted pipe bombing of political headquarters in 2021 appeared in court today for a pre-trial detention hearing.
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Promoting a movie in 2025 is a performance in itself
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Nicholas Quah of Vulture about the evolution of celebrity publicity as the "new media circuit" commands more attention.
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An aid group that has worked in Gaza for years responds to Israel's ban
Israel is halting operations for humanitarian groups working in Gaza. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Shaina Low with the Norwegian Refugee Council about what that means for aid on the ground.
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CIA strike escalates the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela
A U.S. official confirms that the CIA struck a dock facility on the coast of Venezuela.
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Why is China holding military drills encircling Taiwan now?
China wrapped a new round of live-fire military drills that encircled Taiwan, in a warning to what Beijing calls separatists across the Taiwan strait.
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Rob Reiner loved America. He thought it could be better
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with writer Todd S. Purdum about his last interview with Rob Reiner and the filmmaker's legacy as an advocate.
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The U.S. has long had interest in Venezuelan oil, but that's not all
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Francisco Monaldi, the director of the Latin American Energy Program at the Baker Institute at Rice University about the U.S.'s long interest in Venezuela's oil industry.
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For the first time in 35 years, NPR's Hanukkah Lights will be without Susan Stamberg
This is the first Hanukkah that Murray Horwitz will not be joined by the late Susan Stamberg on NPR's holiday special Hanukkah Lights. We talk with him about their 35 years of making the show.