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.
Loretta Lynch To Get A Senate Vote: The Week In Politics
Washington Desk editor Ron Elving joins NPR's Scott Simon to discuss the week in politics: Hillary Clinton's email troubles, the Secret Service accident, the Republican senators' letter to Iran, and more.
'Midnight Rider' Director Gets Two-Year Sentence In Camera Assistant's Death
NPR's Scott Simon talks with the Los Angeles Times' Richard Verrier about Sarah Jones, who died on the Midnight Rider set. Director Randall Miller will serve two years for involuntary manslaughter.
Syrian Rebels Will Face ISIS, But The U.S. May Not Have Their Backs
The U.S. is about to start training moderate Syrian rebels to fight ISIS militants. But Obama's plan for fighting ISIS is mute on protecting that force against the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad.
Rev. Willie Barrow: Remembering 'The Little Warrior'
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Chicago civil rights leader Rev. Willie Barrow. She became an activist at 12, and later marched with Martin Luther King Jr.
U.S. Aims To Speed Up The Internet For The Disabled
The Americans with Disabilities Act was a watershed piece of legislation. As we approach the 25th anniversary of the ADA, advocates want to fold another facet of daily life into the law: the Internet.
'Bowling Alone' Author Tackles The American Dream
American political scientist Robert Putnam says we've lost sight of America as the land of opportunity. NPR's Scott Simon talks with him about his new book, Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis.
When All The Clocks Stopped In Swansea
Time stopped in Swansea, Wales last week as the city's contract with the local clock-winder lapsed. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Welsh horologist David Mitchell about why the clocks are stuck at 12.
Two Detained Over Murder Of Putin Critic
Russian authorities arrested two men in the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, but mystery still surrounds the case.
Boko Haram Bomber Hits Nigerian Market
Despite a regional military force, extremist Islamist militants in Nigeria continue to wage deadly attacks. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ofeibea Quist-Arcton about preparations for the presidential elections.
NCAA Sanctions Syracuse Coach: The Week In Sports
The NCAA suspended Syracuse University's basketball coach after an investigation revealed a series of violations. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the week in sports.