Chileans weigh a new constitution
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
After Shooting Video Comes To Light, Chicago Police Under Pressure
The Chicago police force is under intense scrutiny. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reverend Jesse Jackson about the policing situation in Chicago and what action he'd like to see taken.
Parsing Gun Control After The Latest Mass Shootings
NPR's Scott Simon talks to The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg about the shooting in San Bernardino, and whether this latest round of mass shootings may represent a tipping point for Americans and guns.
French Bulldog At Heart Of New Children's Book 'Naughty Mabel'
Mabel is a naughty French bulldog at the center of a new children's book by Nathan Lane and Devlin Elliott. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lane about his inspiration for the fictional dog.
How Do We Get To Love At 'First Bite'?
It's the season of food, and British food writer Bee Wilson has a book on how our food tastes are formed. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with her about her new book, "First Bite: How We Learn to Eat."
How Should Borrowers Be Careful When Taking Out Car Title Loans?
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Diane Standaert of the Center for Responsible Lending about car title loans.
Car Title Loan Borrowers Should Be Wary Of Requirements
Car title loans may sound like a good way to get some cash, using the title of your car as collateral, but they can include conditions that get borrowers into financial trouble.
What Will News Of Frank Gifford's CTE Mean For Football?
NPR's Scott Simon and Bloomberg View's Kavitha Davidson discuss the late Frank Gifford, concussions and the debate over locker room interviews.
What Information Do Intelligence Agencies Need To Keep U.S. Safe?
In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bruce Hoffman of Georgetown University about what information intelligence agencies need to keep the U.S. safe.