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.
The Little-Known History Behind The Kentucky Derby
Saturday marks the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Los Angeles Times reporter Kurtis Lee about some of the unknown history behind the legendary race.
After 2 Years Of Rule, King Of Thailand Finally Set To Be Crowned
More than two years after Thailand's king died, his crown prince son is having his coronation in Bangkok. The new monarch is a 66-year-old former military pilot who is already asserting his authority.
What's Next For U.S. Involvement In Venezuela?
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Fernando Cutz, a Latin American expert with the Wilson Center, about the U.S.'s role in Venezuela.
Steeped In Fantasy, 'Westside' Novel Follows A Young Detective's Quest For Clues
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with professional writer W.M. Akers about his debut novel, Westside.
Yogi Berra's Son On Baseball, Family And Overcoming Hardships
Yogi Berra's son, Dale Berra, speaks about his new book, My Dad, Yogi: A Memoir of Family and Baseball, with NPR's Scott Simon.
How Last Year's Massive Woolsey Fire In Southern California Impacted Wildlife
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Seth Riley, a wildlife ecologist for the National Park Service. They discuss how the 2018 Woolsey Fire has impacted wildlife in southern California.
Activist On Women's Rights In Saudi Arabia
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Saudi activist Manal al-Sharif. She drove across the U.S. to bring attention to the state of women's rights in Saudi Arabia.
The NRA, Maria Butina And Trump
On the same day gun rights activist Maria Butina was sentenced to 18 months in prison for acting as an unregistered Russian agent, the president stressed his support for gun rights at an NRA meeting.
Women And The Draft
Now that no jobs in the military are off-limits to women, a federal judge has declared mandatory male-only draft registration to be unconstitutional. Should women now be required to register as well?