Scott Simon

Just seeing the news about Pete Rose and Joe Jackson (he hated that "Shoeless" stuff). Will read from WP Kinsella's SHOELESS JOE. Will join you on several platforms at 6:15 pm et, 3:15 pm pt. https://t.co/0hoh9A0NVH

RT @chambersfw1: @nprscottsimon @StrangersGuide An alternative to Wrigley Field for Cubs fans is the outdoor columbarium at Bohemian Nation…

RT @PoliticsProse: Tomorrow, join @jseller to discuss THEATER KID -a coming-of-age tale from one of the most successful American producers…

Our Open Book: I read the @StrangersGuide piece they ran today that I wrote about being buried at Wrigley Field. This may be baseball and religion week of readings: https://t.co/pwkhulsaNd

Our Open Book: I read the @StrangersGuide piece they ran today that I wrote about being buried at Wrigley Field. This may be baseball and religion week of readings: https://t.co/pwkhulrCXF

I know the history as to why the pontiff is Pope Leo XIV. But it's hard not to notice a touch of poetry here, too... https://t.co/j9A5zpb72f

More or less most clever tee-shirt slogan I've seen for Chicago pope, from @Cubs POV: https://t.co/y8ce3MOsTy

RT @NPRinskeep: NPR memo: Pope Leo offers thoughts for journalists. The times are “both difficult to navigate and to recount,” and demand t…

I think our daughters would have just said, "Awsome, hippo!"

Lord Bebo @MyLordBebo

🇨🇳 Hippo Tziumei launched a fart attack on tourists at the zoo — he fired a 15-second volley right into their faces. The zookeeper tried to warn everyone, but he didn't have time. https://t.co/XkDvrnqAEF

Afraid I'm sick and just can make it for our Open Book. But perhaps our friend @srobrien2 can help us out for Mother's Day? Our intention is to join you all tomorrow. And thank you for your best wishes. I'm getting better, I'm sure.

This week's essay. "Yes, I cried when I heard that Pope Leo XIV is from Chicago. And I thought of St. Peter's Church in Chicago's Loop, where I used to go to Mass now and then..." https://t.co/nSVL9OluqU

RT @MaddFan1: Simon Says from @nprscottsimon on @NPRWeekend - Opinion: My hometown pope https://t.co/hRhpaBGxYq

RT @shujanawaz: In the midst of the recent India-Pakistan imbroglio, the focus seemed to be on the Pakistan Army Chief rather than the wide…

Ahead: VA staff, looking to leave in this time of turbulence. Then @jefflunden on John Adam’s new operation: ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA. Then Dave Barry on his life memoir, CLASS CLOWN.

Ahead: will sharing SNAP data n food aid recipients be used to promote deportations? Then a couple in WA with a rubber duck museum and gift shop who say tariffs may drive them over the border. And sports with @MicheleSteele: NBA: NHA, Bill what’s-his-name, and…DA POPE! @whitesox

Ahead: @ethrelkeld on India/Pakistan. Then the administration efforts to take direct control of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Ahead: Natalie Moore’s new podcast on the history of soaps: STORIES WITOUT END. And where do you think they began? Then, a music group that bloomed under Covid: Sub-Radio, in our studios with our Ryan Benk.