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.
Post Attacks, More French Voters Lean Right Pre-Election
On Sunday, French voters elect regional leaders around the country, and the far right, anti-immigrant National Front could find itself for the first time ever taking the top spot in one or more regions.
Many Questions Remain In San Bernardino Shooting
The FBI says it's investigating the San Bernardino mass shooting as an act of terrorism. Meanwhile, attorneys for the family of one of the shooters says they were shocked by the news.
After Mass Shootings, People Turn To Prayer — And Prayer Shaming
After the mass shooting in San Bernardino, many took to Twitter to send prayers, and were then called out for not doing more. It prompted NPR's Scott Simon to muse on the power of prayer.
Sports: Woods' Milestone; A Farewell Fit For Fame?
NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine talk about college football championships, how Tiger Wood parents in the public eye, and Kobe Bryant's retirement.
Moment Of Truth In 'Youth' Hits Home For Actor Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel plays a film director spending time at a spa in the Swiss Alps in the movie, "Youth." He talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the production and a chance meeting in Sarajevo, years ago.
New Exhibit Remembers Shakespeare's Silent Soirée
Forget the Merry Wives of Windsor, NPR's Scott Simon recalls a time when Shakespeare spent the night with a groupie.
Climate Deal Contributions Focus On Deforestation Limits
Talks have been held under the Lima-Paris Action Agreement aimed at galvanizing action on climate. One of the areas where there's been progress has been on reducing deforestation.
Free Enterprise Lens Opens Climate Change Conversation For Conservatives
Former congressman Bob Inglis became passionate about climate change while in Congress. He tells NPR's Scott Simon there's a way to make fixing climate change palatable to his party: make it about the power of free enterprise.
U.S. Reliance On Kurdish Forces In Fight Against ISIS
Kurdish forces have been an ally to the U.S. in the fight against ISIS. NPR's Scott Simon talks to The Guardian columnist Jonathan Steele about whether the U.S. owes something to the Kurds in Syria.
New York Times Publishes First Front Page Editorial In Nearly 100 Years
The New York Times published an editorial on its front page, calling for an end to the "gun epidemic." NPR's Scott Simon speaks with NPR's David Folkenflik about the paper's decision.