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.
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.
This Election Year, More Families Inject Political Endorsements Into Obits
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Katie Falzone of Legacy.com about the phenomenon of online obituaries turning much more political with the deceased now plugging a candidate from the grave.
Former President Obama Speechwriter Gives His Take On Democrats
Jon Favreau joins NPR's Scott Simon to talk about how he sees the week's events for the Democrats. He's a former speechwriter for President Obama and now hosts a podcast called Keepin' It 1600.
With Britain's Political Parties In Turmoil After Brexit Vote, Who Will Lead?
After the UK voted to leave the EU, a leadership crisis has emerged. Scott Simon talks with Daily Mirror associate editor Kevin Maguire about the personalities vying for power.
A Grisly, Humorous Dissection Of Morality In 'Anatomy Theatre'
It was once thought that evil resided inside the body. So murderers were dissected to find it. That macabre practice is the subject of a dark but funny new opera, "Anatomy Theatre."