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Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines
Scott Simon | Jun 20, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million investment and a coating of "American flag blue."
By Scott Simon
Judy Blume says she's done writing: '50 years is enough!'Scott Simon, Samantha Balaban | Jun 20, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
By Scott Simon
Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanityScott Simon | May 30, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
By Scott Simon
Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against ChinaJennifer Pak, Scott Simon | May 30, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC
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Opinion: Remembering Barney Frank, trailblazing public servantScott Simon | May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
On 'SANGÚ,' Arturo Sandoval reaches back and pays it forward
For more than 60 years, this maestro of magic has collaborated with towering figures. Now on a new record, he turns to family.
Ryan Benk, Scott Simon | May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Opinion: The everyday tragedy of gun violence
The White House Correspondents Association Dinner was one of several incidents of gun violence in the U.S. last week. Others ended in injuries and fatalities.
Scott Simon | May 2, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Opinion: A lesson in humanity at the Boston Marathon
Two runners in this week's Boston Marathon stopped to help a racer who had collapsed just short of the finish line. NPR's Scott Simon says their generosity is its own kind of "personal best."
Scott Simon | Apr 25, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Opinion: Remembering Kevin Klose, former NPR president and broadcasting icon
We remember Kevin Klose, former NPR president, who helped secure financial stability for the network while supporting and encouraging its journalism.
Scott Simon | Apr 18, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Opinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat
Cambodia is recognizing the life-saving contributions of a rat named Magawa with a statue. The late rat sniffed out landmines for a non-profit group, and in a short career helped find more than 100.
Scott Simon | Apr 11, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
