Forty years ago this weekend... (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR CONTENT) SIMON: I'm Scott Simon, and we're glad you're with us for this, our first program, on Saturday, November 2, 1985. (SOUNDBITE OF ...

Two new books focus on lesser-known chapters of Black history. First, Kings & Pawns tells the story of Jackie Robinson and ...

A grieving man hired to kill invasive goats on a remote island finds out the job is much more than he bargained for: NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jonathan Miles about his new novel, "Eradication." ...

NPR's Scott Simon asks Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, a democrat, for his views on the conduct of and funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

How do you feel about a pet that you can't pet? NPR's Scott Simon talks to writer Anne Fadiman about her new collection of essays, "Frog And Other Essays." ...

KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization that produces award-winning journalism, innovative podcasts, engaging community events, and more.