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I just want to note the Democratic chair of the committee just gracefully, and with full confidence, turned over the running of tonight’s hearing to the vice-chair, who happens to be of another party, and they spoke with mutual trust and respect. That’s how it’s supposed to go.

Woman next to me on flight: “You look familiar to me.” I reply: “Adult films.” She says, “Yes, that’s it. I remember now.” Now I’m a little worried.

In the midst of this loss, just received word that my beloved Uncle Sheldon has died. When my mother had to leave my father because of his drinking, and she was looking for work, my uncle took me into his family for a while, with no hesitation and utter love.

Stephen Hawking didn't believe in God, and I respect that. But I like to think that God believed in Stephen Hawking. RIP

I’ve been staggered all day from interviewing Guatemalan woman who had her 3 yr old boy taken from her arms at the border while he slept. He awoke in a detention center, thought his mother had given him up. US officials did this. Is this America? She’ll be on our show Saturday.

I don't think you get to turn in a paper two days after the test is over and get an A.

Our family binging Great British Baking show because it makes us chuckle, learn, and feel good. And we notice: contestants on US food shows are encouraged to bark, "You're going down!" On Great British Baking show, they hug and help each other. We could use more of that, thanks.

I only woke up half a dozen times last night, following dreams of world doom and apocalypse, checked on our sleeping family, and sobbed. Making progress. You?

This is why it's important not to know just one, overall number in loss, but think of all the lives cut short that number solemnly represents.

Ruth and Marty Ginsburg had a marriage that was a joy to be near. One of her best insights. When asked what makes a happy, long-term marriage, she said, “I do find a certain amount of deafness helps.”

Aaron Judge was adopted by great parents in a small agricultural town. Clark Kent story. He is modest, self-effacing, then puts on his uniform.

Found myself crying on a Saturday night trying to tell our daughters what we owe John McCain. Maybe his death will remind us of courage, conviction, and character. He forgave his captors—and freed his soul to soar.

Years ago, at a DC dinner party w/ RBG. Hung on her every word. She got up to go home early—and read petitions to the court. Someone said, “Even on a Saturday night?” The justice said, “People wait years for us to read them. I can’t sleep unless I do.” Great, great person.

This will be a tough week at NPR. Much sad news. Great talents and familiar voices will be missed. But all will carry on. I know I say this in a lot of promos. But please let me say it now, too: if the work we do means something to you, please help your local station. Thank you.

I'm depressed to see scores of tweets from people who criticize John McCain's courage because he cast a vote or made a choice they don't like. Do you think you'll reach yr 80's w/out contradictions, mistakes, & regrets? Have you given a scintilla of the service of John McCain?

Off to White House Corresponds shindig. Doing my best not to embarrass the family.

16 years ago, a baby was born in China, to a mother who loved her but couldn’t keep her. She dared to give her life and put her where she could be found and loved. Elise Sylvie Jia Mei Simon, turns 16 today, a bold, bright light in the world. And boy, is she funny. Thank you.

Just walked in on daughters in kitchen, giggling and making hot chocolate. Taking this memory to my grave, I hope a long time from now. But it will endure.

There is no more important New Year's resolution, and it begins right now: pray for John Lewis.

The beautiful spirit with her arms around my neck is 18 today—and gets vaccinated. Happy birthday Elise Sylvie Jia Mei (nickname of choice) Simon.

I just can't watch these Olympic Games. Just can't watch without thinking of detention camps, squelched speech, imprisoned dissidents, genocide, and now, we learn, world athletes sequestered and cold. I'm missing some great performances. But I just don't have that off switch.

I did not throw away my...shot!

"She worked for me on numerous occasions. She was terrific." -President Trump on Aretha Franklin. I'm sorry--he may have paid her to perform at one of his venues. But Aretha Franklin worked for no one. She sang for her family, her art, and history.

I don’t care how many times I see it: it is sickening to see rioters break into a house of democracy.

I recall 2016 and 2020 complaints cable news outlets ran Trump campaign speeches live on chance he’d say something…newsy. I note today, they’re running Biden campaign speeches live. Even if they’re mostly listening for gaffes, people are hearing Biden uninterrupted.

Our 17 year old may pay more taxes than the president.

Our daughter, born in China, and a linchpin of our French American Chinese Spanish Jewish Catholic family, is working the Easter rush at a delicatessen. And that’s America.

I've never seen anything like this WH press conference. I've done press scrums with Chicago aldermen on their way to prison and foreign tyrants who were more civil. WH staff should not pluck microphones out of the hands of reporters doing their job.

"This is how it works: They put one man in prison to make millions scared." Alexi Navalny, Rest in Protest

I’ve been wondering all week: can you serve in the new Space Force with bone spurs?

I am a journalist and think I am a concerned citizen, but after what we just saw, does it benefit the country to have another debate?

I’m sorry. I’m outraged to keep seeing children run out of schools with their hands over their heads, and scared expressions on their faces. And anxious parents, grieving parents, and police chiefs fighting tears. The recurrence of this crime every few days is a national shame.

BTW: spent time yesterday at hospital ER. I'm fine. But while behind my curtain, heard patient across the way ask a doc, "Is that Scott Simon right across the way?" I stood taller. My symptoms abated. Then I heard doc reply, "Who?" Relapse...

I'm trying hard not to think about the demons that brought him down, but all the demons he overcame to make us laugh.

13 years ago today, a little girl was born in China who has grown up to grace the world with her kindness and cleverness and sly smile. I am so proud to be her father. Happy birthday Paulina Luman Simon!

US D-Day veterans, around 100 years old, arriving at Paris for this week'z observances. Bless them all. And thanks from our family.

I'm sorry. I believe in God. But I do not believe it's legitimate question to ask people if they believe to somehow attest to their integrity or character. I think it's also against the spirit of the constitution.

I remember the soccer field in Kabul where Taliban held mass executions, torture, and beheadings. I spoke w/ women who tried to take their lives because the Taliban regarded them as chattel. I know US forces shouldn't stay forever. But the prospect of the Taliban at Camp David...

Our oldest daughter's birthday. She had a rough start on our planet. And 19 years later, she is funny, fierce, kind, smart, friendly, caring and so often utterly hilarious. Such a blessing in our lives and in the world.

Didn't see the debate. Back-to-school night. Our 16 year old daughter's English class has 9 students. They're reading In Cold Blood, Their Eyes Were Watching God, The Things They Carried, The Glass Menagerie. I asked, "You got room for a tenth in here?"

"When you travel and when you campaign, people tell you their problems. You see the problems and you become aware of them and you talk about them every day. And so you feel the responsibility for doing something about them." Rosalynn Carter, RIP and thanks.

Apartment life: just called down the hallway to my wife and a daughter as they departed, "I love you guys!" Neighbor down the hallway heard me and called back, "We love you, too, Scott." Not sure how to clear this up...

I'm under no illusions gun control solves all. But someone who tells the FBI he hears voices flies on a plane w/ a gun?

No Open Book tonight, as we're getting sad news that our dear old friend Ina Jaffe has left us. Thank you, dear Ina, for a lifetime of laughter and wisdom. You will continue to light our lives.

You may disagree w/ president on a lot. But Barack Obama & family have given us such dignity & class. Nonpartisan thanks.

Whatever it takes, let’s just look our for each other right now. Run errands for those who can’t. Check on people. Remind them to be safe. Try to bring a smile.

First Friday back in the office sine March 2020. Overdressed?

Don't believe I've ever seen something like this before. A measure of extraordinary respect.

Thanks so much for listening to our show. For some reason, getting a notable number of anti-Semitic, gay-bashing, and obscene tweets this morning. Some people really know how to kick off a holiday!

Every year I hear this date and mourn all over again.

I try hard to be a balanced reporter, & fairly present all views. But this is a day that will live in infamy.

Worth reading and contemplating.

I'm writing. I hear my wife bustling. Oldest daughter reading. Youngest daughter reading. Our dog napping. We're all listening to Ramsey Lewis. One of those "nothing" moments you know really mean everything in life.

"Don't be afraid of Covid. Don't let it dominate your life." We have done an awful lot of obituaries of people of all ages and backgrounds who might disagree, if they could. More than 200,000 deaths.

17 years ago today, a baby girl came into this world in China. Today, her humor, kindness, and thoughtfulness (and oh, that humor!) lights up the world. Happy Birthday to our oldest daughter, Elise Sylvie Jia Mei Simon--dancer, rider, artist, and great soul.

A photo in my NPR office of our now 17 yr old when she was 3 in an Irish pub. I still see that smile. To be a parent is to know a love that surpasses all understanding.

I also feel better than I did 20 years ago. I love my wife even more than when we married 20 years ago. We’ve lived through losses, blessings, joys, tragedies, life tests, and millions of laughs—together. Hold on to each other. For those who feel alone, our hearts are with you.

I think this is one of the most extraordinary and important proceedings I have ever seen. Makes you glad to live in a place where it’s possible, but realize how close that came to being overturned by a mob.

My brilliant wife replied to another school parent who was boasting of their child's grades and irrepressible brilliance, "Yes. Our daughter so enjoys helping him with his homework." Bam! Pow! Zing!

Dropped off oldest daughter at college, came back, saw she’d left behind a few friends to cheer us.

A notice still pops onscreen every August 31 to tell me that it's my mother's birthday. First year she was gone, which was just a few weeks after she died, that alert made me sad. Now it makes me smile. We'll have a white wine on the rocks for you tonight, mi madre!

20 years ago today, the most funny, kind, stupendous, ravishing, and extraordinary woman in the world got married. I mean, to me! I can't believe it either. It is the blessing of a lifetime (along with our children). I cannot imagine life without them.

Just got a signed note from my doctor saying, "Scott is the healthiest person ever to host a weekly news program in the history of broadcasting." Just in case there were any doubts.

This smiling little girl giggling over life on the coast of Brittany grew up to be the amazing Caroline Richard Simon and it’s her birthday today. Thank you life for joining us together, and Caroline for being our family’s smiling center.

We were just telling our daughters we are sorry to sound like broken records when we realized that they’d have no way of knowing what a broken record sounds like.

NPR 50: thank you to those who have made it possible—the people of the United States.

Most telling, depressing observation at our morning editorial meeting: "We did that story during the last mass shooting."

Got the news about Cokie just before we had our editorial meeting. She would appreciate that we...had our editorial meeting. I had quoted her just this morning to our daughters (on school uniforms, not politics). The biggest compliment ever paid me was, "You work with Cokie?"

Zoom back to school night, and we saw that so many teachers have their own young children at home, trying to learn remotely while they try to teach remotely. It's all imperfect and inspiring. Thanks to our teachers for what they do--and strive to do.

George Santos. Recognize him anywhere.

Some days, I just don't want to face the news.

I know I go on about what a chore it is to wake up two teenagers. Back and forth, gentle knocks, sweet greetings that grow more insistent. Yes, it's a chore, and I know that before I can blink my eyes they won't need me and I'll remember this "chore" just to warm my heart.

Our oldest daughter takes us out every few weeks, to a restaurant we otherwise wouldn't see. Pays for all. She is at work every day at 6 AM, on her feet all day, smiling, working, serving, making people happy. I am so proud of her hard work, and generosity. This is character.

Today would have been my father's birthday. I give that birthday to protagonists in my novels. He died when I was 16. All these years later, I don't revere him, but something better: he still makes me laugh. I try to live by his motto: "Think Yiddish, dress British."

Going over HS senior portraits with our 17 yr old, and remembering when she was put into our arms at an orphan center in China. Our baby, our love, our lives.

I love holding my mother's hand. Haven't held it like this since I was 9. Why did I stop? I thought it unmanly? What crap.