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.
Basketball's All-Star Weekend Kicks Off
It's NBA All-Star weekend and NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com for the latest in basketball.
Thanks To Technology, Toucan Gets A Second Beak On Life
NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to note that a toucan in Costa Rica that had part of its beak destroyed is getting a new one made from a 3-D printer.
And The Oscar Goes To ... Wait, Who Hasn't Had One In A While?
It's happened enough that it's a thing: A stellar actor is awarded for a not-so-stellar role. Many feel it happened again this week with the Oscar nominations.
Social Media Pages Give Vivid Glimpses Into Ukraine Conflict
Ukrainians are documenting the conflict with Russia online. NPR's Scott Simon talks with the Wall Street Journal's Paul Sonne about how once-lighthearted websites have become grim logs of destruction.
Birders Predict Another Snowy Owl 'Irruption'
In 2014, ornithologists documented record numbers of snowy owls wintering unusually far south. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Talkin' Birds host Ray Brown about this year's numbers.