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.
'What Is Aleppo?' There's No Easy Answer
When Gary Johnson responded, "What is Aleppo?" to a question on MSNBC, he was chided. But, NPR's Scott Simon says, even people who don't draw a blank don't have great ideas about how to fix Syria.
Canonization Of Mother Teresa Brings Up Calcuttans' Complex Views Of Her Legacy
A view from Calcutta: Mother Teresa inspires pride in the city but also questions about the halo surrounding her legacy.
A Veteran Teacher Quits Under A Weary Load — And He's Just One Of Many
After 25 years of teaching at the same high school in Colorado, Rick Young won't return this year. He's not alone, about 20 percent of experienced teachers quit every year.
After Almost 30 Years As Covering American Politics, Ron Fournier Heads Home
Longtime political correspondent Ron Fournier is leaving journalism and Washington, D.C., to return to his native Detroit. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to him about his career in political journalism.
How A Baseball Batter's Brain Reacts To A Fast Pitch
NPR's Scott Simon talks with neurophysiologist Jason Sherwin about his research into how a baseball batter processes an incoming fastball.
Florida Man Defends His Homeland With 'Best. State. Ever.'
Dave Barry is defending his state with a new book. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his homeland as a place for oddballs, blockheads, and eccentrics
Brock Turner's Sentencing Revives Mandatory Minimums Debate
The effectiveness of mandatory minimums is up for debate. NPR's Scott Simon talks to retired federal judge and Harvard Law professor Nancy Gertner about the topic.
Why Do Small Dogs Live Longer Than Big Dogs?
Researchers at the University of Washington are hoping to answer that question. NPR's Scott Simon talks to biology and pathology professor Daniel Promislow about the Dog Aging Project.