Scott Detrow

Washington, D.C.

Co-Host at Consider This Podcast

Weekend Host at All Things Considered

Journalist at NPR. Threads/IG: scottdetrow_npr

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Sen. Ron Johnson says Trump's megabill 'doesn't have a chance of passing' Senate

1 day ago | mprnews.org | Scott Detrow |Noah Caldwell |John Ketchum

Immoral. Grotesque. That's how Republican Sen. Ron Johnson has described President Donald Trump's massive domestic policy bill meant to enact core elements of the president's agenda. According to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the bill would add $2.4 trillion to deficits over the next decade while forcing millions to lose health insurance coverage.
Recruiting scientists from the U.S. to Europe

5 days ago | ctpublic.org | Tinbete Ermyas |Scott Detrow |Avery Keatley

SOMOS CONNECTICUT is an initiative from Connecticut Public, the state’s local NPR and PBS station, to elevate Latino stories and expand programming that uplifts and informs our Latino communities. Visit CTPublic.org/latino for more stories and resources. For updates, sign up for the SOMOS CONNECTICUT newsletter at ctpublic.org/newsletters.
As Ukraine war drags on, what does Russian President Vladimir Putin want?

5 days ago | ctpublic.org | Marc Rivers |Scott Detrow |John Ketchum

SOMOS CONNECTICUT is an initiative from Connecticut Public, the state’s local NPR and PBS station, to elevate Latino stories and expand programming that uplifts and informs our Latino communities. Visit CTPublic.org/latino for more stories and resources. For updates, sign up for the SOMOS CONNECTICUT newsletter at ctpublic.org/newsletters.
As Ukraine war drags on, what does Russian President Vladimir Putin want?

5 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Marc Rivers |Scott Detrow |John Ketchum

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Angela Stent, professor emeritus at Georgetown University, about what motivates Russian President Vladimir Putin as talks to end the war in Ukraine continue.
Recruiting scientists from the U.S. to Europe

5 days ago | wusf.org | Tinbete Ermyas |Scott Detrow |Avery Keatley

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with research scientist Maria Mota about her recent piece in the science journal "Nature" entitled, "Europe can capture the US brain drain — if it acts fast."
Endurance swimmer circles Martha's Vineyard to raise awareness of shark loss

5 days ago | wusf.org | Avery Keatley |Scott Detrow |Tinbete Ermyas

Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh is completed the first solo swim around the island of Martha's Vineyard, to raise awareness for shark populations.
Looking to grill more veggies this Memorial Day? Try nopales

1 week ago | wesa.fm | Scott Detrow

SCOTT DETROW, HOST:People across the country are out grilling this weekend. And if you are looking to include some veggies in your barbecue platter, consider nopales. The rounded spiny cactus, mother to the prickly pear fruit, is a staple in Mexican cuisine. And if you're unfamiliar, our next guest says they're not only healthy, they're historic and represent important aspects of Mexican culture.
Nina Totenberg reflects on what it's like to cover the Supreme Court

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Noah Caldwell |Scott Detrow

SCOTT DETROW, HOST:This time of the year is always busy at the U.S. Supreme Court, and nobody knows that better than Nina Totenberg. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)DETROW: Hey, Nina. NINA TOTENBERG, BYLINE: Hey. It's - I would say - fun to be here, but it's a little stressful, too. DETROW: So June is usually pretty stressful for you, I imagine. This is Nina and me about a decade ago on Facebook Live in front of the Supreme Court.
5 years since George Floyd's death, what's happened to police overhaul efforts?

1 week ago | mainepublic.org | Scott Detrow |Gene Demby

SCOTT DETROW, HOST:Five years ago today, George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer. There was a swift reaction around the world, leading to a summer of protests calling for police reform. Today, that sweeping energy around reimagining and reforming policing has evaporated. According to Gallup, few institutions enjoy higher rates of approval from Americans than the police, even though most people rarely interact with them.
Nina Totenberg reflects on what it's like to cover the Supreme Court

1 week ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Noah Caldwell |Scott Detrow

SCOTT DETROW, HOST:This time of the year is always busy at the U.S. Supreme Court, and nobody knows that better than Nina Totenberg. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)DETROW: Hey, Nina. NINA TOTENBERG, BYLINE: Hey. It's - I would say - fun to be here, but it's a little stressful, too. DETROW: So June is usually pretty stressful for you, I imagine. This is Nina and me about a decade ago on Facebook Live in front of the Supreme Court.