NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele talk about the first week of Wimbledon, soccer's Gold Cup final between the U.S. and Mexico, and Joey Chestnut's return to the hot-dog-eating big stage.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with "The Jailhouse Lawyer" authors Calvin Duncan and Sophie Cull. It's a memoir about Duncan's life as a wrongly incarcerated inmate and his efforts to exonerate himself.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with meteorologist Sarah Spivey from KSAT News in San Antonio about the deadly floods in Texas.

We look at the impact of the Republican tax and spending bill, passed just in time for Fourth of July, and we discuss President Trump's looming trade deal deadline.

President Trump had a major legislative victory this week as his party once again rallied around his agenda. Looming next week is another major priority of his: new tariffs and trade deals.

Politics chat: Tax bill passes, 90-day tariff deadline looms By Scott Simon, Ron Elving Published July 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM CDT Listen • 4:29 ...

The U.S. dollar's long dominance as the world's currency is fraying as global investors warm to a "sell America" trading strategy.

At least 24 people are dead after flash flooding on the Guadalupe River in Texas. Rescue efforts are underway to find 20 ...

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele talk about the first week of Wimbledon, soccer's Gold Cup final between the U.S. and Mexico, and Joey Chestnut's return to the hot-dog-eating big stage.

Simon Says "Weekend Edition Saturday" host Scott Simon shares his perspective on news and events both large and small.

Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from ...

Zelenskyy asks Trump for air defense munitions amid escalating Russian airstrikes By Joanna Kakissis, Scott Simon Published July 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM CDT Listen • 4:08 ...