<p>He has been with NPR for more than 40 years. Scott Simon joins “Chicago Unscripted’ to talk about AI, Venezuela, the current state of journalism, and the funding fate of NPR. We also discuss his poignant and personal book about the death of his mother, his deep love for the Cubs, and his deeper love for the city of Chicago. Plus, if he could share a pint with one figure in history, who would it be? </p>

He has been with NPR for more than 40 years. Scott Simon joins “Chicago Unscripted’ to talk about AI, Venezuela, the current state of journalism, and the funding fate of NPR. We also discuss his poignant and personal book about the death of his mother, his deep love for the Cubs, and his deeper love for the city of Chicago. Plus, if he could share a pint with one figure in history, who would it be?

<p>He has been with NPR for more than 40 years. Scott Simon joins “Chicago Unscripted’ to talk about AI, Venezuela, the current state of journalism, and the funding fate of NPR. We also discuss his poignant and personal book about the death of his mother, his deep love for the Cubs, and his deeper love for the city of Chicago. Plus, if he could share a pint with one figure in history, who would it be?&nbsp;</p>

Scott Simon - NPR Host & Author

Google anyone. Chances are they have a Chicago connection. Whether they were born here, grew up here, were elected here, or just passed through, almost everyone has a Chicago thread that runs through their life or career. That’s where the conversation starts. CBS Chicago’s Joe Donlon brings you the flavor and history of the greatest city in the world, through the eyes of those who claim Chicago as home.

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