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.
Number Of Beer Barrel Builders In England Are Declining
Cooperage is one of the oldest trades in Britain. The skills needed to make wooden beer barrels were introduced by the Romans. Now there's only one "Master Cooper" left in England.
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."
How Should Borrowers Be Careful When Taking Out Car Title Loans?
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Diane Standaert of the Center for Responsible Lending about car title loans.
