Scott Tong

Washington, D.C.

Co-host at WBUR-FM (Boston, MA)

Co-host at Here & Now

Co-host, @hereandnow from @NPR @WBUR. Author, A Village with My Name. Former China bureau chief, Marketplace.

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Articles

Why are true crime books so popular? Traci Thomas shares her top picks

2 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Emiko Tamagawa |Scott Tong

True crime captures audiences in all media forms: TV shows, podcasts, documentaries, and, of course, books. But what makes a good true crime read? Traci Thomas, creator of “The Stacks” podcasts, said she doesn’t tend to go for books about isolated incidents, like a crime of passion between two people. Instead, she gravitates to books about crimes that touch on wider societal issues or impact a mass number of people.
How better arguments can strengthen relationships

2 weeks ago | wypr.org | Samantha Raphelson |Scott Tong

Many of us prefer to avoid conflict, but happy relationships aren’t necessarily argument-free. At least one study found that the happiest couples didn’t argue less, but they argued better. Arguments can actually be a catalyst for growth and help strengthen relationships, says Maria Thestrup, a clinical psychologist based in Washington, D.C.“We all have moments in all of our relationships where something is off or doesn’t feel good, so it is essential that we know how to deal with it,” she says.
One Virginia family takes a crack at the chicken rental trend

1 month ago | wesa.fm | Scott Tong |Allison Hagan

Eleven million households across the U.S. now own backyard chickens, according to the American Pet Products Association. Many of them are renting chickens as a workaround to an egg shortage and higher prices. On a recent day in Fairfax, Virginia, the McHonett family of four added two temporary members. Charlotte McHonett, 12, is the instigator of all this.
One Virginia family takes a crack at the chicken rental trend

1 month ago | wbur.org | Scott Tong

One Virginia family takes a crack at the chicken rental trendChickens run out of the coop in the yard behind an Indianapolis home. (Michael Conroy/AP)11 million households across America now own backyard chickens, according to the American Pet Products Association. Many of them are renting chickens as a workaround to an egg shortage and higher prices. Here & Now's Scott Tong went to a Washington, D.C., suburb to meet a family welcoming two new temporary, feathered members to their household.
One Virginia family takes a crack at the chicken rental trend

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Scott Tong

11 million households across America now own backyard chickens, according to the American Pet Products Association. Many of them are renting chickens as a workaround to an egg shortage and higher prices.
One Virginia family takes a crack at the chicken rental trend

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Scott Tong |Allison Hagan

Eleven million households across the U.S. now own backyard chickens, according to the American Pet Products Association. Many of them are renting chickens as a workaround to an egg shortage and higher prices. On a recent day in Fairfax, Virginia, the McHonett family of four added two temporary members. Charlotte McHonett, 12, is the instigator of all this.
Kick off your summer reading by diving into a family drama

1 month ago | nhpr.org | Emiko Tamagawa |Scott Tong

Most family drama is juicy – think about the popularity of TV shows like “Succession” or “The Sopranos,” or the staying power of movies like 1998’s “The Parent Trap.”But family dynamics don’t just play out on the screen. They’ve long been fodder for novelists and non-fiction writers, too.
New Patsy Cline album 'Imagine That' includes never-before-released tracks

1 month ago | wfae.org | Julia Corcoran |Scott Tong

Singer Patsy Cline helped create the Nashville sound, a crossover between country and pop, in the 1950s and 1960s. But in 1963, she died in a plane crash at just 30 years old. Still, her legacy lives on. And it’s continuing to grow with a new album, “Imagine That: The Lost Recordings (1954-1963).” It includes live tracks that have never been released until now, from live performances during her early days to the big hits from her prime.
Trump plans to eliminate Energy Star program

1 month ago | wfae.org | Kalyani Saxena |Scott Tong

The Trump administration reportedly plans to shut down Energy Star, a program that has helped consumers find energy-efficient appliances since 1992. “Trump has been on a bit of a culture war against appliances, and this is perhaps the most visible step yet in that regard,” said Tik Root, who covers climate solutions and economics for our editorial partner Grist. How has the Energy Star program worked since it started back in 1992?
New Patsy Cline album 'Imagine That' includes never-before-released tracks

1 month ago | wusf.org | Julia Corcoran |Scott Tong

Singer Patsy Cline helped create the Nashville sound, a crossover between country and pop, in the 1950s and 1960s. But in 1963, she died in a plane crash at just 30 years old. Still, her legacy lives on. And it’s continuing to grow with a new album, “Imagine That: The Lost Recordings (1954-1963).” It includes live tracks that have never been released until now, from live performances during her early days to the big hits from her prime.