Merci, Johnny: Remembering Rocker Johnny Hallyday, Beloved By France
Johnny Hallyday was one of France's favorite performers. NPR's Scott Simon remembers the rock and roller, who died this week at the age of 74.
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Trump Retweeted A Racist Group, But How Did He Find Their Videos?
NPR's Scott Simon muses on President Trump's decision this week to share racist, ultranationalist videos with his Twitter followers.
I Am A Cheerleader, And Here's Why I Take A Knee
Taking a knee during the national anthem has spread beyond the NFL to athletes across the country. From Youth Radio, one teen reporter explains why her cheerleading squad has joined the protest.
Why Robert Mugabe Is Like The Horned Owl In A Folktale From Zimbabwe
As the story goes, the owl ruled over all the other birds with absolute power — until a skeptical fork-tailed drongo decided to test the power of its horns.
In China, Trump Helped Basketball Stars But Not Human Rights
President Trump has returned from his trip to Asia, which included stops in China. NPR's Scott Simon highlights some of the dissidents Trump didn't mention on the trip.
When A Name Doesn't Quite Fit
The Hotel Group didn't seek approval from Jane Addams' family before naming the hotel.
High-Tech 'Bodega' Falls Short Of The Real Thing
Two entrepreneurs attracted criticism after they unveiled a ritzy vending machine they named Bodega. NPR's Scott Simon muses on the value of the brick and mortar stores that predate the machine.
With A Hurricane Approaching Florida, Airline Algorithms Show No Sympathy
The software of major airlines monitor supply and demand, then lower or raise prices accordingly — within seconds. That can lead to some exorbitant prices, NPR's Scott Simon says.
A Bipartisan Bill Helped Save Pets From Harvey, And Maybe Their Humans Too
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, many people who lost their homes to flooding were able to save their pets. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the importance of those relationships.
As Rhetoric Ramps Up, Are Today's Kids Worried About Nuclear War?
NPR's Scott Simon remembers the era of "duck and cover" and making grisly jokes with other kids about nuclear war. But he also remembers the nightmares, and hopes kids aren't simlarly troubled now.