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Scott Simon
@nprscottsimon
Host NPR Weekend Edition Saturday, and NPR's Up First. Author, novels, essays (May 2026 ULYSSES S. CAT AND OTHER ANIMALS I'VE KNOWN. Husband, father, Cubs fan.
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    Scott Simon
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    Jul 22, 2022
    I just want to note the Democratic chair of the committee just gracefully, and with full confidence, turned over the running of tonight’s hearing to the vice-chair, who happens to be of another party, and they spoke with mutual trust and respect. That’s how it’s supposed to go.
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    Scott Simon
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    Oct 1, 2025
    This is the first day since NPR was founded it has not had federal support. And we're here, strong, vital, and with an audience of millions we will keep on serving, no fees, no paywalls, and across all divisions. We hope you'll support your local stations to serve all America.
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    Scott Simon
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    Apr 6, 2022
    I don’t get a vote, but @chefjoseandres deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. Always there. Open heart, open hands.
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    Scott Simon
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    Aug 14, 2022
    Woman next to me on flight: “You look familiar to me.” I reply: “Adult films.” She says, “Yes, that’s it. I remember now.” Now I’m a little worried.
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    Scott Simon
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    Sep 19, 2020
    In the midst of this loss, just received word that my beloved Uncle Sheldon has died. When my mother had to leave my father because of his drinking, and she was looking for work, my uncle took me into his family for a while, with no hesitation and utter love.
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    Scott Simon
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    Aug 30, 2018
    Watching @JoeBiden speak, winning laughs and tears at a memorial for his friend, @SenJohnMcCain. This is what democracy looks like. This is what civility looks like. On our best days, this is what our country should be.
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    Scott Simon
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    Mar 14, 2018
    Stephen Hawking didn't believe in God, and I respect that. But I like to think that God believed in Stephen Hawking. RIP
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    Scott Simon
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    Aug 10, 2018
    I’ve been staggered all day from interviewing Guatemalan woman who had her 3 yr old boy taken from her arms at the border while he slept. He awoke in a detention center, thought his mother had given him up. US officials did this. Is this America? She’ll be on our show Saturday.
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    Scott Simon
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    Nov 14, 2020
    Just saw @Scaramucci say there are more people with COVID-19 around @POTUS than legitimate vote fraud complaints.
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    Scott Simon
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    Aug 14, 2017
    I don't think you get to turn in a paper two days after the test is over and get an A.
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    Scott Simon
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    Jan 13, 2022
    Our family binging Great British Baking show because it makes us chuckle, learn, and feel good. And we notice: contestants on US food shows are encouraged to bark, "You're going down!" On Great British Baking show, they hug and help each other. We could use more of that, thanks.
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    Scott Simon
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    Apr 3, 2020
    I only woke up half a dozen times last night, following dreams of world doom and apocalypse, checked on our sleeping family, and sobbed. Making progress. You?
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    Scott Simon
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    Nov 13, 2018
    Did @POTUS really have no appearances on Veteran's Day? A 5 minute motorcade ride from Arlington National Cemetery? What is possibly more important than an hour of his time on this day?
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    Scott Simon
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    Jan 25, 2020
    I’m very pleased to say we’ll rerun the @NPRKelly interview with the Secretary of State on our show tomorrow—and tell the story of the coda, too. Must hear.