Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.
Frank Morris has supervised the reporters in KCUR's newsroom since 1999. In addition to his managerial duties, Morris files regularly with National Public Radio. He’s covered everything from tornadoes to tax law for the network, in stories spanning eight states. His work has won dozens of awards, including four national Public Radio News Directors awards (PRNDIs) and several regional Edward R. Murrow awards. In 2012 he was honored to be named "Journalist of the Year" by the Heart of America Press Club.
Late last night, the White House issued an executive order directing all federal agencies and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease both direct and indirect funding to NPR and PBS. This move does not immediately eliminate all public media funding — but it sets in motion a significant shift that could impact every local station in the country, including WUNC.
President-elect Donald J. Trump will be sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States — the second time he has taken the oath to protect and defend the nation. Here's what to watch for today.
On Thursday night in Atlanta, Georgia, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election.