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.
What Inspired Singer JD McPherson's Christmas Album
NPR's Scott Simon talks to McPherson about "Socks," his new holiday album of original songs.
How Australia's Unofficial Christmas Anthem Came To Be
In 1996, musician Paul Kelly released a song from the point of view of a man in prison thinking of family and friends celebrating Christmas without him. "How to Make Gravy" remains a hit.
A Former Defense Secretary Reflects On The Resignation Of The Incumbent
NPR's Scott Simon talks with William Cohen, who also served as a Republican lawmaker in both chambers of Congress, about his reaction to Defense Secretary James Mattis' decision to step down.
What Mattis' Resignation Could Mean For Global Politics
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kori Schake of the International Institute for Strategic Studies about her work with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and the international consequences of his departure.
After Years In Refugee Camps, A Family Celebrates Its First Christmas In The U.S.
With the help of American volunteers, a family of refugees from the Democratic Republic Congo is navigating a new life and establishing new holiday traditions.
That Time A President Got In Trouble With The Police
John Marszalek, executive director of the Ulysses S. Grant Association, tells the story of President Grant's 1872 arrest.