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.
Week In Politics: Moving On From Caucus Chaos; Vengeance Is Trump's
The president fired key witnesses from his impeachment proceedings on Friday, while the race for the Democratic presidential nomination turns to New Hampshire
Saturday Sports: U-Hauls For The Big And Tall As NBA, MLB See Major Trades
Will Boston regret letting Mookie Betts go? Which NBA teams look tougher after the trade deadline? Howard Bryant of ESPN breaks it down for NPR's Scott Simon.
Polls Suggest Irish Election Is Poised To Topple Government
Prime Minister Leo Varadker's party is struggling, while Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein has surged into the lead ahead of Saturday's vote. Reporter Jennifer Bray of the Irish Times explains why.
Ethiopia Reflects On Its Founding Father's Triumphant, Bloody Legacy
Menelik II fought off Italians bent on taking his empire, but also oppressed and enslaved ethnic and religious minorities. The victims' descendants are wary of attempts to make him a unifying figure.
Batting Around The Edge Of The Bigs In 'The Cactus League'
Just in time for spring training, Emily Nemens, editor of the Paris Review, tells NPR's Scott Simon about her new novel. It's a look at preseason baseball's strivers and dreamers, on-field and off.
For Woman At Heart Of 'Weather,' Storms Loom Over Every Horizon
NPR's Scott Simon asks Jenny Offill about her new novel, "Weather," which balances a woman's parochial concerns with her growing alarm about the state of the planet.
Coronavirus Presents First Test Of New Rules For Naming A Disease
To avoid giving offense or creating stigma, the WHO guidelines recommend against naming new pathogens — the emerging coronavirus, for instance — after people, places, ethnic groups, animals or foods.
Millions Demand Answers In China After Doctor's Death From Coronavirus
Dr. Li Wenliang had sought to raise alarms about the virus but was effectively silenced by the government. Now Chinese social media is swamped with tributes to him.
Ahead Of The Iowa Caucuses, Decatur County Voters Talk About Their Choices
Democratic voters in Decatur County, Iowa, are trying to figure out which candidate stands the best chance of beating President Trump in this year's election.