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.
Harper Lee's Hometown Reacts To Her Death
The news of Harper Lee's death hit her beloved hometown particularly hard. Fans and friends in Monroeville, Ala., reflect on her passing.
Pope Francis Condones Contraception With Zika Virus Threat
Pope Francis turned heads this week with statements on birth control and same-sex marriage that seemed at odds with Church doctrine. Then he waded into a spat with Donald Trump.
'World Of Tomorrow' Animated Short Explores What It Means To Be Human
Linda Wertheimer talks with Don Hertzfeldt about his Oscar-nominated animated short, "World of Tomorrow."
Republican Voters Head To South Carolina Polls
Linda Wertheimer gets a preview of today's South Carolina Republican primary from conservative radio host Mike Gallagher.
Expensive Journals Drive Academics To Break Copyright Law
A new pirate website called Sci-Hub allows free access to academic journals behind paywalls. Heather Joseph, an advocate for legal open access, explains the situation to Linda Wertheimer.
Baltimore Lead-Poison Victims Lose Money In Settlements
Linda Wertheimer talks with The Washington Post's Terrence McCoy about brain-damaged Baltimore residents signing away lead poisoning settlement money. He just won a Polk award for his reporting on it.
Cultural Differences, Lack Of Resources Impede Asian-American Voter Outreach
Nevada's Asian population has grown very quickly. Yet Asian-American voters have the lowest turnout of any racial group. There are now efforts to increase their electoral participation.