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 Ramifications Of Using A Chemical Weapon In Kim Jong Nam's Assassination
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Georgetown University Asia expert Victor Cha about the global repercussions of the deadly nerve gas attack on Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea's dictator.
Remembering Frank Delaney's 'Irish Gift Of Gab'
Scott Simon remembers Irish writer, broadcaster and critic Frank Delaney, who died this week at age 74.
Author Lionel Shriver On Cultural Appropriation And The 'Sensitivity Police'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Lionel Shriver about her outspoken views on cultural appropriation and what she feels is oversensitivity of the left.
A Tale Of Two Kansas Towns: One Thrives As Another Struggles
In Kansas, some rural towns are booming while others are dwindling. Garden City, Kan., for instance, attracts people from across the globe. The population is young, growing, and extremely diverse.
Hundreds Of Whales Get Stranded And Die On New Zealand Shore
On New Zealand's Golden Bay, nearly 700 pilot whales have washed ashore and many have died. Scott Simon talks with Andrew Lamason of the New Zealand Department of Conservation about the crisis.
Anonymous Leaks Gain New Prominence In Trump-Era Journalism
Many of the revelations about the new administration have come from leaks. Journalism outlets have taken various approaches to dealing with the onslaught of information.