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.
Advanced Placement Exam Scores In Alabama On The Rise
An Alabama organization called A+ College Ready brings Advanced Placement courses to underserved schools. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with President Mary Boehm and student Vanessa Layfield.
How To Play Basketball — At Any Age
The octogenarian Twomey brothers will be among thousands of athletes playing in the National Senior Games in Birmingham. They tell us what it takes to play basketball in your 80s.
A Special Request: 'Birmingham Jail'
Scott Simon has a special request for musical guest John Paul White: the song "Birmingham Jail," also known as "Down in the Valley."
Birmingham's Place In Rock 'N' Roll History
"Birmingham Bounce" was a pop song by Sidney "Hardrock" Gunter. Some people consider it the first rock 'n' roll record ever produced.
A George Washington Museum, In Alabama
In Columbiana, Ala., there's a museum dedicated to George Washington. It started when a local banker purchased items from a descendant of the country's first first lady, Martha Washington.
Rep. Terri Sewell On The State Of Alabama And The Country
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell about issues facing the country and the state.
The Week In Politics: Comey, Comey And Comey
James Comey's testimony and reactions to it dominated the week in politics.
Alabama Republican Leader Jim Zeigler On Trump And Comey
NPR's Scott Simon talks live with Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler, a leader in the Republican Party in Alabama, about the week in politics.
A Birmingham Motel Is Part Of A Civil Rights National Monument
The A.G. Gaston Motel was where Martin Luther King stayed when he visited Birmingham. It is now part of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. Bishop Calvin Woods talks about its history.
A Conservative's Take On The James Comey Hearing
NPR's Scott Simon talks to conservative commentator Michael Graham of The Weekly Standard about fired FBI Director James Comey's testimony.
Alabama's Recent Scandals
John Archibald, political writer for AL.com, and NPR's Debbie Elliott talk with host Scott Simon about the series of scandals that have shaken Alabama politics in recent years.