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.
75 Years Of 'Pal Joey'
Penguin Classics has published a 75th Anniversary presentation of the John O'Hara novel, and the libretto and lyrics of the musical. Scott talks to Thomas Mallon, who wrote the book's forward.
Asia Expert: Taliban's Resergence Threatens Afghanistan's Stability
Andrew Wilder, vice president of Asia programs at the United States Institute of Peace, speaks with NPR'S Scott Simon about why the war in Afghanistan intensified in 2015.
A North Carolina Police Department Improves Its Customer Satisfaction
The Fayetteville Police Department has begun to implement 76 recommendations to eliminate racial disparity in traffic stops and reduce the use of deadly force.
A Winter Classic And New Year Bowl Games: The Week In Sports
Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine previews the college football championship, then turns to hockey.
After Prison, Then Clemency, 'I Can Do The Right Thing'
David Padilla, a 48-year-old father of three, was sentenced to life in prison in 1997. After serving 19 years, President Obama commuted his sentence. NPR's Scott Simon shares Padilla's story.
Along Missouri's Waterways, Flooding Brings 'Total Devastation'
Floods aren't over in the Midwest but some of the hardest hit small towns around St. Louis have begun cleaning up. North Country Public Radio's Brian Mann reports from the Bourbeuse River.
Army Seeks Brave And Willing Eaters To Test Its MREs
The Army is asking for volunteers to eat Meals Ready to Eat — and nothing but — for six weeks for a study on gut health. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on MREs and the jokes soldiers crack about them.