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.
Travel NIghtmare: Monkey Business
In the latest story from listeners about their Travel Nightmares, Susan Ford Hoffert tells us about a monkey attack in South Africa.
Dentist Protagonists In Literature
Last week on the show author Dave Eggers and Scott Simon agreed that they couldn't think of any protagonists in fiction who are dentists. This week we have a correction, and literary dentist readings.
Russian Hacking, Spies, Wikileaks: "Breaking Cover" Has A Lot In Common With The Week In Politics
Former M15 boss Dame Stella Rimington talks with Scott Simon about her new book, and her previous career in espionage.
'Quiero Creedence' Covers Creedence Clearwater Revival With A Latin Beat
NPR's Scott Simon talks to La Marisoul and Juan Manuel Caipo, two of the musicians on a new collection of covers of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It's called Quiero Creedence.
What Music For The Dying Sounds Like
Jennifer Hollis is what's called a music-thanatologist. She plays the harp and sings for dying patients once a week at Lahey hospital outside of Boston.
A Look At Where Bernie Sanders' Movement Goes From Here
Bernie Sanders may have lost the Democratic race for President, but his supporters believe some of his ideas won. Sanders surrogate Jonathan Tasini looks at his legacy.
The Week In Sports
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the Chicago Cubs, the American League, and what will happen in Rio at the Summer Olympics.
Despite Mixed Reactions, White Activists Feel They Have A Role In Black Lives Matter
White supporters of the movement have encountered responses (from welcoming to wariness) from some African-American activists. That hasn't stopped them from leading pro-BLM protests in Louisville, Ky.
2,200-Year-Oly Mummy Shows Unhealthy Ancient Egyptians
A 2,200 year old mummy that recently went on display in Israel turned out to be a pretty unhealthy guy.
Researchers Report More Great White Sharks Along East Coast
A restoration of the seal population in the Northeast means more activity among their greatest predator. Researchers on Cape Cod are studying the their movements and educating the public about safety.
Muslim Community Takes A Page From African-American Churches To Get Out The Vote
After an election year filled with criticisms of the Muslim community, some mosques are urging their worshippers to vote. To do so, they're borrowing a strategy used by African-American churches.
