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.
Do Political TV Ads Still Work?
TV ads are a tried-and-true way for politicians to get their message out. But in this chaotic presidential primary, are they still effective?
This Week In Sports: Super Bowl Talk
Scott Simon previews Super Bowl 50 with NPR's Tom Goldman.
U.S. To Amp Up NATO Presence Against Russia
The Obama administration is planning to sharply increase spending on U.S. forces in Europe to train near NATO's eastern edge. Russia's neighbors are pleased.
Adnan Syed Hearing Wrap-up
An update on convicted murderer Adnan Syed, whose case profiled in the "Serial" podcast. He is seeking a new trial.
Former New Hampshire Governor Talks Primary Candidates
Scott Simon talks New Hampshire politics with John Sununu, former governor and White House chief of staff.
GOP Front-Runners Gear Up For New Hampshire Primary
NPR's Ron Elving gives Scott Simon a preview of Saturday night's GOP debate and an analysis of the presidential race.
Would You Put Money On It? Test Your Super Bowl Trivia
Got a football know-it-all in your crowd? A.J. Jacobs from Esquire Magazine joins Scott Simon with some trivia, from why a football's called a pigskin to which president meddled with a Super Bowl.
DEA Arrests Connect Hezbollah Militants To South American Cartels
Scott Simon asks scholar Matthew Levitt about links between South American drug cartels and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Times Have Changed; What Should We Call 'Old People' ?
NPR's Ina Jaffe talks with Scott Simon about the struggle to find the right words to describe older people. Longevity and lifestyles have changed and the language hasn't kept up.
Weekend Edition's Scott Simon Will Take A Leave Of Absence
Scott Simon announces a leave of absence to collaborate on a book with Tony Bennett.
