Tad Simons

Tad Simons is a Minneapolis-based award-winning journalist and author who writes about arts, culture, technology, and human folly. Despite his pain (or maybe because of it), he tries to maintain a good sense of humor. Information about his humor blog, fiction, and journalism can be found at www.readtadsimons.com.

Most Recent

How I Approached Aging as a Creative Challenge

You can complain about the changes, or find new ways to thrive

DECEMBER 22, 2016 | By Tad Simons

Living

Muhammad Ali: The Courage of His Convictions

Muhammad Ali walks through the streets of NYC with members of the Black Panther

A PBS doc showed his fights outside the ring were as important as those in it

JUNE 4, 2016 | By Tad Simons

Health

Why I Won’t Stop Taking Vicodin for My Chronic Pain

Opioid use isn’t necessarily abuse, this writer says

MAY 18, 2016 | By Tad Simons

Living

The Private Lives of Public Boomers

A PBS documentary features 19 influential Americans from this generation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 | By Tad Simons

Living

Dick Cavett’s Surprising Influence on Watergate

A PBS documentary shows how the talk show host cut through the fog

AUGUST 6, 2014 | By Tad Simons

Living

PBS Documentary: Deadly ‘Freedom Summer’

Freedom Summer volunteers and locals canvassing.

Murders, beatings and church burnings remembered 50 years later

JUNE 18, 2014 | By Tad Simons

Health

‘All of Me’ Tackles Obesity and Identity

A PBS special documents women's psychological journey after weight-loss surgery

MARCH 17, 2014 | By Tad Simons

Living

Why Is Sting Singing About Ships?

His hometown inspired his new musical, 'The Last Ship,' and PBS special

FEBRUARY 13, 2014 | By Tad Simons

Living

Free Your Ears With an Audio Upgrade

How to ditch your earbuds and headphones to rediscover musical passion

JANUARY 14, 2014 | By Tad Simons

Living

1964: The Year America Lost It

UC Berkeley philosophy student Mario Savio

From Dylan to JFK, a new PBS documentary explores the year the '60s really began

JANUARY 7, 2014 | By Tad Simons

Money & Policy

Figuring Out a Budget for Your College Student

How much spending money should a parent provide?

Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Special Report

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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