NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author and film critic Kenneth Turan about his new book, "Louis B. Mayer & Irving Thalberg: The ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks to husband-and-wife duo Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff from the band, Nefesh Mountain, about their latest album, "Beacons." ...

In Ali Smith's latest novel, "Gliff," a brother and sister befriend a horse in a dystopian future. NPR's Scott Simon explores the issue of authoritarianism with the novelist and playwright.

NPR's Scott Simon asks Robert Littell about Leon Trotsky's time living in the Bronx. Littell is the author of "Bronshtein in the Bronx." ...

Most Louisianans no longer speak French but more and more schools in the state are teaching it. One small school, southwest of New Orleans, is immersing students in the state's local dialects.

Siegel is the first American to be released as part of this deal. A total of 18 hostages have been released since the ...

As dystopian as things seem, I recall these moments in my own personal history to confirm that King was right.” | Opinion ...

SIMON: Kane Brown - his newest album is "The High Road." Thank you so much for being with us. KANE BROWN: Yeah, thank you for having me.

And now it's time for sports. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) SIMON: Championship weekend with NFL Conference games and the Aussie Open. It's Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media joins us. Howard, thanks so ...

NPR global health correspondent Fatma Tanis joins us in our studios. Fatma, thanks so much for being with us. FATMA TANIS, BYLINE: Thanks for having me, Scott. SIMON: And please tell us about this ...