NPR People: Scott Simon http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3874941&ft=1&f=3874941 From Ground Zero in New York to ground zero in Kabul, to police stations, subway platforms, and darkened theaters, NPR's Peabody Award-winning correspondent Scott Simon brings a well-traveled perspective to his role as host of Weekend Edition Saturday. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Scott Simon http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3874941&ft=1&f=3874941 yes Rolling The Dice On Mammograms Every 1,900 screenings for women in their 40s produces just one case in which cancer is discovered. But what if you're the one? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120645754&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120645754&ft=1&f=3874941 Every 1,900 screenings for women in their 40s produces just one case in which cancer is discovered. But what if you're the one? 166 no Every 1,900 screenings for women in their 40s produces just one case in which cancer is discovered. But what if you're the one?

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]]> The Marketing Of The Mahatma Gandhi was a champion of the poor. Montblanc is celebrating his life with a limited edition 18-karat gold pen. The cost: $33,000. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120414997&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120414997&ft=1&f=3874941 Gandhi was a champion of the poor. Montblanc is celebrating his life with a limited edition 18-karat gold pen. The cost: $33,000. 192 no Gandhi was a champion of the poor. Montblanc is celebrating his life with a limited edition 18-karat gold pen. The cost: $33,000.

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]]> The Bombastic Fog Engulfs Fort Hood So many voices have already figured out what caused an Army major to open fire on his fellow soldiers, despite the absence of key facts. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120200666&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120200666&ft=1&f=3874941 So many voices have already figured out what caused an Army major to open fire on his fellow soldiers, despite the absence of key facts. 186 no So many voices have already figured out what caused an Army major to open fire on his fellow soldiers, despite the absence of key facts.

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]]> In Oklahoma, He's The (Weather) Man Gary England has been at News 9 in Oklahoma City for over 35 years. He is the commercial weather man credited with issuing the first televised Doppler weather radar bulletin for a tornado, and has created what can only be called a meteorology empire in a state that sees lots of severe weather. He even had a bit part in the movie <em>Twister</em>. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114351022&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114351022&ft=1&f=3874941 Gary England has been at News 9 in Oklahoma City for over 35 years. He is the commercial weather man credited with issuing the first televised Doppler weather radar bulletin for a tornado, and has created what can only be called a meteorology empire in a state that sees lots of severe weather. He even had a bit part in the movie <em>Twister</em>. 476 no Gary England has been at News 9 in Oklahoma City for over 35 years. He is the commercial weather man credited with issuing the first televised Doppler weather radar bulletin for a tornado, and has created what can only be called a meteorology empire in a state that sees lots of severe weather. He even had a bit part in the movie Twister.

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]]> Helmets Have Become The NFL's WMDs The helmets that are supposed to protect football players actually encourage them to block with their heads, which pummels and rattles their brains. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114350746&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114350746&ft=1&f=3874941 The helmets that are supposed to protect football players actually encourage them to block with their heads, which pummels and rattles their brains. 106 no The helmets that are supposed to protect football players actually encourage them to block with their heads, which pummels and rattles their brains.

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]]> What Makes Oklahoma City Recession-Proof? Forbes.com has touted Oklahoma City as recession-proof. Other headlines from this year read "Oklahoma City Wins in Jobless Figures," "Economists Say State Could Dodge Downturn," "Economic Climate Leaves Clear Skies Ahead for Oklahoma." NPR's Scott Simon travels to Oklahoma City to discover why this town is considered to have such a stable economy. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114130247&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114130247&ft=1&f=3874941 Forbes.com has touted Oklahoma City as recession-proof. Other headlines from this year read "Oklahoma City Wins in Jobless Figures," "Economists Say State Could Dodge Downturn," "Economic Climate Leaves Clear Skies Ahead for Oklahoma." NPR's Scott Simon travels to Oklahoma City to discover why this town is considered to have such a stable economy. 569 no Forbes.com has touted Oklahoma City as recession-proof. Other headlines from this year read "Oklahoma City Wins in Jobless Figures," "Economists Say State Could Dodge Downturn," "Economic Climate Leaves Clear Skies Ahead for Oklahoma." NPR's Scott Simon travels to Oklahoma City to discover why this town is considered to have such a stable economy.

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]]> Swine Flu Treatment: Ginger Ale And 3 A.M. Popsicles Philo T. Farnsworth invented television in 1927. He must have had two children at home with the flu. There is no greater spur to ingenuity than the desperation of parents who need to distract and amuse sneezing, squirming children. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114129648&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114129648&ft=1&f=3874941 Philo T. Farnsworth invented television in 1927. He must have had two children at home with the flu. There is no greater spur to ingenuity than the desperation of parents who need to distract and amuse sneezing, squirming children. 152 no Philo T. Farnsworth invented television in 1927. He must have had two children at home with the flu. There is no greater spur to ingenuity than the desperation of parents who need to distract and amuse sneezing, squirming children.

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]]> A Boy, A Balloon And A Lot Of Hot Air There were many other stories the media could have covered, but caring about the fate of a 6-year-old boy is not a waste of time. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113899352&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113899352&ft=1&f=3874941 There were many other stories the media could have covered, but caring about the fate of a 6-year-old boy is not a waste of time. 168 no There were many other stories the media could have covered, but caring about the fate of a 6-year-old boy is not a waste of time.

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]]> Gandhi, King, Walesa, Mandela &mdash; Obama? "I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize," President Obama said of his Nobel Peace Prize. He deserves to be taken at his word. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113697633&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113697633&ft=1&f=3874941 "I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize," President Obama said of his Nobel Peace Prize. He deserves to be taken at his word. 191 no "I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize," President Obama said of his Nobel Peace Prize. He deserves to be taken at his word.

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]]> Troops In Afghanistan Keep Nightmare At Bay It was the crime of al-Qaida terrorists, whom the Taliban let use Afghanistan, that brought the U.S. and NATO there. But even if al-Qaida now hides in the hills of Pakistan, host Scott Simon says it would seem another crime to let such murderers take power again. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113238321&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113238321&ft=1&f=3874941 It was the crime of al-Qaida terrorists, whom the Taliban let use Afghanistan, that brought the U.S. and NATO there. But even if al-Qaida now hides in the hills of Pakistan, host Scott Simon says it would seem another crime to let such murderers take power again. 184 no It was the crime of al-Qaida terrorists, whom the Taliban let use Afghanistan, that brought the U.S. and NATO there. But even if al-Qaida now hides in the hills of Pakistan, host Scott Simon says it would seem another crime to let such murderers take power again.

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]]> Why Chicago Deserves The 2016 Olympics The Summer Olympics would bring the world to competing cities like Rio, Tokyo and Madrid for a few weeks. But Chicago reflects the world year round. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112991497&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112991497&ft=1&f=3874941 The Summer Olympics would bring the world to competing cities like Rio, Tokyo and Madrid for a few weeks. But Chicago reflects the world year round. 174 no The Summer Olympics would bring the world to competing cities like Rio, Tokyo and Madrid for a few weeks. But Chicago reflects the world year round.

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]]> Larry Gelbart Made Funny Things Happen Scott Simon offers a few words for the creator of the TV series <em>M*A*S*H</em> and the genius behind other classic comedies. He died this week at age 81. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112778381&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112778381&ft=1&f=3874941 Scott Simon offers a few words for the creator of the TV series <em>M*A*S*H</em> and the genius behind other classic comedies. He died this week at age 81. 171 no Scott Simon offers a few words for the creator of the TV series M*A*S*H and the genius behind other classic comedies. He died this week at age 81.

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]]> The People Vs. Child Molesters Sex offenders like Phillip Garrido, charged with kidnapping a girl and molesting her over two decades, serve their time in prison. But are they ever truly rehabilitated? Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112584580&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112584580&ft=1&f=3874941 Sex offenders like Phillip Garrido, charged with kidnapping a girl and molesting her over two decades, serve their time in prison. But are they ever truly rehabilitated? 186 no Sex offenders like Phillip Garrido, charged with kidnapping a girl and molesting her over two decades, serve their time in prison. But are they ever truly rehabilitated?

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]]> Edward Kennedy: A Legend Of The Senate This week you've heard some of the big moments in Sen. Edward Kennedy's career: his speech at the 1980 Democratic convention, the eulogies he delivered for his brother, Bobby Kennedy, his mother, Rose, and his nephew, John F. Kennedy, Jr. But Ted Kennedy was a man of the U.S. Senate, and that's where the absence of his voice may be most conspicuous for most of us. Host Scott Simon shares a remembrance of Sen. Kennedy. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112363668&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112363668&ft=1&f=3874941 This week you've heard some of the big moments in Sen. Edward Kennedy's career: his speech at the 1980 Democratic convention, the eulogies he delivered for his brother, Bobby Kennedy, his mother, Rose, and his nephew, John F. Kennedy, Jr. But Ted Kennedy was a man of the U.S. Senate, and that's where the absence of his voice may be most conspicuous for most of us. Host Scott Simon shares a remembrance of Sen. Kennedy. 131 no This week you've heard some of the big moments in Sen. Edward Kennedy's career: his speech at the 1980 Democratic convention, the eulogies he delivered for his brother, Bobby Kennedy, his mother, Rose, and his nephew, John F. Kennedy, Jr. But Ted Kennedy was a man of the U.S. Senate, and that's where the absence of his voice may be most conspicuous for most of us. Host Scott Simon shares a remembrance of Sen. Kennedy.

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]]> 'A Heart Bigger Than All Outdoors' Sen. Edward Kennedy realized that personal failings could undo the good he wanted to do. Eventually, he carved a kind of profile in courage by taking control of his life to lend service to others. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112363283&ft=1&f=3874941 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112363283&ft=1&f=3874941 Sen. Edward Kennedy realized that personal failings could undo the good he wanted to do. Eventually, he carved a kind of profile in courage by taking control of his life to lend service to others. 176 no Sen. Edward Kennedy realized that personal failings could undo the good he wanted to do. Eventually, he carved a kind of profile in courage by taking control of his life to lend service to others.

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