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 Unsung Holiday Candies
Have you heard of Chocolate Charlie, Black Cake or Cherry Mash? These traditional holiday candies and sweets are only made in certain parts of the country.
Study: Communities Most Affected By Opioid Epidemic Also Voted For Trump
Voting patterns show that areas where Donald Trump did well were also places where opiate overdoses and deaths occurred. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Shannon Monnat who led the study.
China Seizes U.S. Underwater Drone
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Greg Poling of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative about China installing weapons on islands in the South China Sea, and seizing a U.S. underwater drone.
Latest In Sports: When The Basketball Stars Are Benched
If you go to an NBA game, should you expect to see the star players on the court — or at least on the bench? NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about all things basketball.
Tense North Carolina Gubernatorial Race Rages On
Governor Pat McCrory of North Carolina signed a law stripping Democratic Governor-elect Roy Cooper of power. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michael Bitzer, political science professor at Catawba College.
Supreme Court To Return To 1984 Case Involving Prosecutor Misconduct
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a notorious 1984 murder in Washington, DC. The key issue involves whether prosecutors failed to turn over favorable evidence to the defendants.
Critics Join Supporters On Trump's Florida Stop Of 'Thank-You' Tour
President-elect Donald Trump continued his "Thank you" tour in Florida Friday, where both Trump supporters and critics gathered.
Evacuations To Resume In Aleppo
Thousands of people in Aleppo are waiting to be evacuated from the besieged city. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Los Angeles Times reporter Nabih Bulos about the latest developments in Syria.
CIA Reportedly Confident Russia Interfered With Election To Help Trump Win
The Washington Post has reported that the CIA says Russia intervened in the 2016 election to help Donald Trump win. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Washington Post reporter Adam Entous.