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.
Flocking To The Fudge Capital
June 16th isn't just Father's Day; it's also National Fudge Day. The first batch of fudge was concocted in Baltimore in the 1880s. By the turn of the century, fudge-making arrived on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan, which today has a legitimate claim as the modern day fudge capital.
Moderate Wins Iran's Presidential Election
NPR's Scott Simon is joined by Karim Sadjadpour to talk about the results of Iran's presidential election.
Are The Protests In Turkey Really About A Park?
Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon talks to award winning Turkish novelist Elif Shafak about the nature and deeper causes of the protests in Turkey, which erupted two weeks ago.
Islamabad Reservoir Cools Pakistanis
Summers are swelteringly hot in Pakistan. So, when there's no power for up to 18 hours a day (and you can't afford a generator) what do you do? Head for the nearest lake. NPR's Philip Reeves reports from Lake View Park, on the edge of Islamabad's edge.
Rain, Cooler Weather Slow Colorado Fire
Nevertheless, the fire that started on Tuesday is being called the most destructive fire in Colorado's history.
Turkish Protesters Refuse To Leave Gezi Park
The Turkish government has offered to avoid bulldozing the park, but protesters say other demands have not been met.
Will The Court's Gene Ruling Stifle Bio Innovation?
Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon talks with bioethicist Arthur Caplan of New York University about Thursday's Supreme Court ruling that isolated human genes may not be patented — and the implications for that ruling.
"Music Man" Finds A Home For His Vinyl
Last year Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon talked with Music Man Murray in Los Angeles and his struggle to find a home for his huge vinyl album collection. Now Scott has an update, with a happy ending.
History Sometimes Rewards Those Who Are Sidelined
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith will be on the sidelines of the Super Bowl this weekend, after suffering a concussion midway through the season. Now he's counseling teammate Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback who replaced him. "The good ones stay ready," he says.
Extortion Common For Latin American Businesses
High crime rates are holding back economic development in Latin America. One element of the crime is extortion, which cuts into the bottom line for local businesses and ordinary citizens.
Watchdog Agency Could Keep NSA In Check, Once It Gets Going
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is tasked with making sure that secret government surveillance programs aren't abused. It was created in 2004, but still doesn't even have a website or email.