Opinion

Military surgeon Jiang Yanyong, the doctor who defied the government and spoke the truth of SARS in 2003, talks at a forum on the 10th anniversary of SARS held in Beijing. He died this past week at age 91.

Health & Safety

My meeting with Jiang Yanyong, the Chinese doctor who dared speak the truth about SARS

1:34pm March 18, 2023

by Susan Jakes

In 2003, the military surgeon watched in disbelief as Chinese officials downplayed how SARS was spreading — and took the risk of alerting the media to the cover-up. He died this past week at age 91.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka speaks at the groundbreaking celebration for a new development in the city on April 26, 2022.

Opinion: The city that fell for a hoax

10:35am March 18, 2023

by Scott Simon

The fact it was hoodwinked into sisterhood with a fictional city means that Newark, N.J., is more trusting and innocent than one would think.

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Michel Martin signs off by remembering her heroes

5:14pm March 12, 2023

After nearly eight years as co-host of All Things Considered, Michel Martin signs off to join Morning Edition.

Demonstrators rallied outside Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's residence in New Delhi, June 14, 1975. Less than two weeks later, her government imposed a period of authoritarian rule called the "Emergency." It lasted for nearly two years.

World News

Opinion: India expelled me for journalism 47 years ago. It's still cracking down

5:02am March 12, 2023

by Lewis M. Simons

Nearly half a century after the government of India kicked out Washington Post reporter Lewis M. Simons, journalists there are at risk again. And for similar reasons.

And the Oscar for best international film rarely goes to ...

11:24am March 10, 2023

by Ian Brennan

In the 74 years that the Academy of Motion Pictures has selected a winner in the international film category, the statistics paint a tilted global picture.

Nicaraguan Catholic Bishop Rolando Alvarez speaks to the press at the Santo Cristo de Esquipulas church in Managua, on May 20, 2022.

Opinion: A bishop of immense courage

8:49am February 18, 2023

by Scott Simon

As thousands continue to flee Nicaragua, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on Bishop Rolando Alvarez, who is imprisoned there for protesting President Daniel Ortega's government.

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Sean Payton is introduced as the new head coach of the Denver Broncos during a news conference this week.

Sports

Opinion: Who are the real winners in the NFL?

12:33pm February 11, 2023

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on football coach Sean Payton's new contract with the Denver Broncos as well as NFL player safety ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl game.

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Two young German-Jewish refugees at the porthole of the liner St. Louis finally arrive at Antwerp, after being refused entry to Cuba and Miami prior to the start of World War II.

Religion

Opinion: A Holocaust remembrance — and lessons we have yet to learn

12:32pm January 28, 2023

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon wonders why teaching children about the Holocaust is not mandatory in most states and the lessons they are missing.

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Detailed view shows inscriptions on a sandstone rock, believed to be the world's oldest runestone inscribed almost 2,000 years ago, making it several hundred centuries older than the earliest known ones.

World News

Opinion: The lessons we can learn from 'idiberug'

9:36am January 21, 2023

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon wonders about 8 characters on an old runestone found in Norway. It goes on display today, so others may look and ponder. It is a curse? A love poem? A receipt for Viking take out?

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Poet Charles Simic is photographed at the City University of New York, May 13, 2003.

Books
Arts

Opinion: Remembering poet Charles Simic

9:30am January 14, 2023

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon remembers Charles Simic, former U.S. poet laureate who was born in Belgrade right before World War II. He died this week after a long career of writing and teaching.

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