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.
Wimbledon, Golf And The Week In Sports
From DeAndre Jordan's NBA snub to Jordan Spieth's Grand Slam ambitions, NPR's Wade Goodwyn talks sports with NPR's Tom Goldman. And all eyes are on Serena Williams as she plays in the Wimbledon final.
Classical Composers' Feathered Influences
Did Beethoven cop from a warbler? Did Mozart plagiarize a starling? NPR's Wade Goodwyn speaks with Talkin' Birds host Ray Brown about these musical mysteries.
Old Souls Quit Their Day Jobs And Tour The UK
This summer we're following one band's summer tour. NPR's Wade Goodwyn talks to band leader Marty O'Reilly and tour manager James Partridge of the band Marty O'Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra.
Leading U.S. Psychologists Secretly Aided CIA Torture Program
Independent investigation done for the American Psychological Association supports allegations that psychologists and APA officials enabled U.S. torture of prisoners in the wake of 9-11.
NAACP Leader: Confederate Flag's Fall Is An 'Extraordinary Moment'
The country's oldest civil rights organization begins its annual convention Saturday in Philadelphia. NPR's Wade Goodwyn speaks with NAACP President Cornell William Brooks.
Tasting The Diet-Conscious Dogs At Davey's Dog House
This summer we thought we'd find out about a few local delicacies served and celebrated around the country. As part of our Local Flavor series we visit Davey's Doghouse in Akron, Ohio.
In 'New World,' Former British Poet Laureate Returns To 'Treasure Island'
Andrew Motion's new book was inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Treasure Island. NPR's Wade Goodwyn speaks with Motion about his novel The New World.
Prolific Crime Novelist Turns Talents To Dissecting 'Forensics'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with crime novelist Val McDermid about her new book, Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime.
