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.
Joshua Ferris On The 'Lack Of Self-Awareness' Of His Characters
Joshua Ferris is best known for his book Then We Came To An End, a satirical depiction of office life. In The Dinner Party, he turns to short stories that take aim at the inner lives of clueless guys.
The Case Against 'Maximizing Shareholder Value'
Bloomberg View writer Joe Nocera talks with NPR's Scott Simon about what happened when American Airlines gave its employees a raise — and Wall Street complained.
Fidget Spinners: Good Or Bad For Kids' Concentration?
Perhaps your children have begged you for a fidget spinner. Elementary and middle schoolers are mad for them, and teachers are having to decide whether to allow or ban them from classrooms.
Harvard Library Fines No More
Harvard announced this week that they will no longer charge 50 cents a day for overdue books. Harvard's Steven Beardsley told The Harvard Crimson that overdue book fines are stressing students.
What Are 'High-Risk Pools' And Do They Lower Health Care Costs?
Attorney Ryan Burt talks with NPR's Scott Simon about whether high-risk pools proposed in the House Republicans' health care plan, for people with pre-existing conditions, are enough to meet the need.
The Future Of The GOP Health Care Plan
The White House claimed a victory this week with the House passage of the bill to replace the Affordable Care Act. NPR's Ron Elving joins Scott Simon to talk about the bill's prospects in the Senate.
