Scott Simon
Stories
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The latest updates on SNAP
SNAP food benefits have been halted for tens of millions of people as of today. Two federal judges have ordered SNAP funding to resume, but it's not clear how or when that may happen.
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Open Enrollment begins today on Healthcare.gov. Here's what you should know
This year's sign-up season is different than all the others. Here's what people need to know about the health insurance that's at the heart of the government shutdown.
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What does the trade 'truce" between Trump and China's Xi Jinping mean?
The U.S. and China agreed to a trade "truce" last week. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Julian Gewirtz, a senior China policy official during the Biden administration, about what's at stake.
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How a post-surgery nurse uses music to assist patients in their recovery from injury
Research suggests music has the power to relieve pain. We speak to a nurse who brings his ukulele into the hospital ward.
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Saturday Sports: The World Series; chaotic times for college football coaches
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Game 6 of the World Series and the chaotic times for college football coaches.
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Opinion: Ask your doctor if the World Series is right for you...
Prescription drug ads were once banned on broadcasts. But companies argued that infringed on free speech, and the drugs could help people. The FDA now permits pharmaceutical ads.
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John Tesh celebrates the return of his iconic 'Roundball Rock' theme song to the NBC
A '90s classic is back. NPR's Scott Simon talks to musician John Tesh about the triumphant return of "Roundball Rock" to the airwaves.
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What one Texas Republican Congressman tells his constituents about the shutdown
The government shutdown is dragging on, with no serious negotiations between the parties. The House is not in session and most members are back home in their districts, hearing from constituents.
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How narco-submarines are playing a major role in global drug trafficking
Cartels are using submersible vessels to traffic drugs. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Steven Dudley, co-founder and co-director of InSight Crime, about the narcosubs and if they can be stopped.
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Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during upcoming Asia trip
President Trump is traveling to Asia, where he's expected to meet with global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
