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.
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.
French Bulldog At Heart Of New Children's Book 'Naughty Mabel'
Mabel is a naughty French bulldog at the center of a new children's book by Nathan Lane and Devlin Elliott. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lane about his inspiration for the fictional dog.
What Is Li-Fi And When Will You Use It To Download Everything Faster?
Li-Fi is a lot like Wi-Fi, but it uses light to transmit data. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the man who invented the faster alternative: Harald Haas.
Diplomatic Relations With Turkey Strained After Russian Plane Shot Down
Relations between Turkey and Russia have been strained since the Turkish military shot down a Russian war plane. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Julia Ioffe about the diplomatic relations in the region.
France Soldier Presence Amps Up Both Feelings Of Fear And Safety
Since the beginning of 2015, the number of soldiers on the streets of Paris has grown from 400 to 6,500. Their presence reassures and worries people at the same time.
How Do We Get To Love At 'First Bite'?
It's the season of food, and British food writer Bee Wilson has a book on how our food tastes are formed. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with her about her new book, "First Bite: How We Learn to Eat."