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 Nightmares: Mistaken For A Deity
In the second installment of our summer series, Travel Nightmares, Efrain Villa of Albuquerque, N.M., explains how he was mistaken for Jesus while traveling in rural India.
Turks Hope Government Will Ramp Up Fight Against Militants
Turks on the Istanbul street where the three suspected Ataturk Airport attackers lived wonder what threats surround them. The government faces pressure to fight ISIS; people fear the end of tourism.
The Architecture Project Behind Obama's Chicago Presidential Library
The Obama Foundation named Tod Williams and Billie Tsien as the architects of the presidential museum and library. Scott Simon talks to Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin.
'The Panama Papers' Book: Inside The Ping Heard 'Round The World
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bastian Obermayer and Frederik Obermaier, authors of The Panama Papers: Breaking the Story of How the World's Rich and Powerful Hide Their Money.
Why Are Diamonds Worth So Much?
Someone bid $61 million for an uncut diamond this week. NPR's Scott Simon asks Rachelle Bergstein, author of "Brilliance and Fire: the Biography of Diamonds," what makes a rock worth so much money?
U.S. Pushes Proposal To Access Travelers' Social Media Accounts
Former counterterrorism coordinator for Homeland Security John Cohen tells NPR's Scott Simon why the federal government may ask Visa Waiver Program applicants to hand over social media account info.
Star Swain's Impromptu National Anthem Performance Goes Viral
Star Swain did a spontaneous rendition of the national anthem at the Lincoln Memorial and a friend caught it on video. The clip has since gone viral, and changed the way Swain thinks about her future.
In Race To Increase Diversity, NASCAR Recruits College Athletes
NASCAR is trying to diversify its workforce. The race teams want more minorities in their pit crews, and they're recruiting former college athletes.
Right To Bare Arms: U.S. Soldiers Get OK To Roll Up Sleeves
American troops have new authorization to stay cool: Starting this week, they're allowed to roll up the sleeves on their fatigues.
After Tesla Crash, Will Driverless Technology Transition Slow?
The first reported death involving a driverless car raises questions about their future. Not just over safety concerns, but our own attitudes to relinquishing control.