Simon Kaufman
Simon Kaufman
Writer/Producer
Simon Kaufman writes and produces for "The Why." He sleeps better now after a two-year stint working on "Morning Rush." Before joining Scripps News, he worked for the Big Ten Network and NBC Sports. He's a Colorado native, but that did not properly prepare him for Chicago's winters.
Recent Work
Why do hot dogs and buns come in different counts?
Why do weddings cost so much to attend?
Why are diversity and inclusion roles declining?
Why do zebras have stripes?
A look back at America's changing relationship with milk
Why do screens affect our sleep?
Why are MLB salaries rising?
Why don’t airport codes match their names?
Why do airplanes serve food?
Why do people shrink as they age?
Why are more Americans moving South?
Why does cutting onions make us cry?
Why are there so many germs in the kitchen?
Why do our taste buds change over time?
Studies show most Americans are sleep deprived
Why do NFL referees wear stripes?
Why do blockbuster movies cost so much to make?
Why is the Super Bowl halftime show such a big deal?
Why do bones break?
How do Amazon packages get delivered so quickly?
Why are Americans spending more time alone?
Why aren't keyboards in alphabetical order?
Why do chefs wear those tall hats?
The history of our pursuit of a flying car
Why do planes cruise at 36,000 feet?
Where Did Emojis Come From?
Why Do We Play With Dreidels On Hanukkah?
Toy Heaven: Avid Collector Shows Off His 30,000-Piece Collection
Why Are There So Many Ways To Spell Hanukkah?
