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.
This Week In Sports: NBA's Next Big Star
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the big sports stories of the week.
The Astros Scandal Is The Latest Cheating Case In Sports History
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with trivia expert A.J. Jacobs about some of the greatest cheaters in sports history.
Latin American Leaders Open The Doors For Armed Forces To Reenter Politics
For decades, many Latin American countries had military dictators. In recent years, democratically elected civilians took control. Now, those civilian governments are bringing back the army.
After 30 Years Apart, An Immigration Lawyer Reunites His Mother With Her Parents
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with immigration attorney Luis Cortes Romero about his experience reuniting his mother with her parents after 30 years.
What To Expect From The Munich Security Conference
The annual Munich Security Conference has been the scene of intensive talks about Afghanistan. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to address the subject in a speech today.
Week In Politics: AG Barr Rebukes Trump; Senate Approves New War Powers Limits
In this week's look at politics, the U.S. attorney general tells the president to stay out of the Justice Department but did he mean it? Meanwhile, Congress tries to reign in Trump's war powers.
The U.S. Is In The Midst Of An Affordability Crisis, 'Atlantic' Writer Argues
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Annie Lowrey of the Atlantic on what she calls the Great Affordability Crisis. She the cost of housing and health care is bleeding some American families dry.
An Indian University Is Trying To Innovate What Students Learn — And How They Learn It
India has more young people than any other country in the world and that means, the country needs many more college classrooms.
UC Santa Cruz Grad Students Strike For Higher Pay As Housing Costs Skyrocket
Graduate students at the University of California Santa Cruz are on strike. Teaching assistants are calling for higher pay to cope with the city's high cost of living.
Rail Traffic Across Canada Halted By Protests Against Gas Pipeline Project
Protests by indigenous peoples against a planned gas pipeline have shut down rail traffic across eastern Canada, causing chaos for shippers and travelers.