Dec 27th, 2008 · Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach tells the story of the Astors of New York, a storied philanthropist family. Shortly after the death of Brooke Astor in 2007, her only child, Anthony Marshall, was indicted on charges of looting her estate. Author Meryl Gordon talks to Scott Simon about the book.
Dec 27th, 2008 · Israeli fighter jets pounded most every major Hamas security compound across Gaza on Saturday, in reprisal for rocket attacks on southern Israel. Hamas and Gaza medical officials say at least 140 people have been killed and more than 200 wounded. Rockets have been fired on southern Israel, where medical officials say one person was killed. Eric Westervelt, Scott Simon
Dec 27th, 2008 · Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr discusses the big news of 2008 with host Scott Simon.
Dec 27th, 2008 · Distribution Video and Audio is the last major supplier of VHS tapes, and it's ceasing distribution at the end of the year. Co-owner Ryan Kugler talks with Scott Simon about the end of video tapes.
Dec 20th, 2008 · NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to note that this year, the U.S. Postal Service in New York has had to change its policy of citizens answering Dear Santa letters from children. They've added a layer of anonymity.
Dec 20th, 2008 · There was lots of economic news this week. President-elect Obama and Congressional Democrats proposed an $850 billion stimulus package. More details emerged about how the Securities and Exchange Commission failed to investigate a massive fraud an emergency bailout plan for automakers. NPR's Scott Simon talks to David Leonhardt, an economics columnist for the New York Times, about this week's economic news.
Dec 20th, 2008 · Host Scott Simon talks with former Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz, who came to Washington during the Kennedy administration. He reflects on his career, his memoirs and life at 96.
Dec 20th, 2008 · Host Scott Simon reviews the week's news with NPR News Analyst Daniel Schorr.