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.
Elder Shelter Provides Sanctuary From Abuse
A program that shelters at-risk elderly in nursing homes is slowly taking root across the U.S.
Correctional Officers Face Mental Health Challenges
The stress experienced by correctional officers can cause thoughts of suicide. But many are reluctant to get help because they perceive a stigma. One widow of an Arizona guard wants to change that.
Balancing LGBTQ Rights And Religious Liberty
Two Republicans want to bridge the conflicting claims of religious liberty and LGBT rights. Their "Fairness For All" initiative is supported by some Christian leaders and conservative LGBT activists.
French Entertainer Madeon On 'Good Faith'
NPR's Scott Simon asks Hugo Leclercq, also known as Madeon, about his latest album Good Faith. His YouTube mashup of 39 tunes called "Pop Culture" went viral in 2011.
Saturday Sports: College Football, Russian Doping
The Pac-12 has a champ, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James met on the court, and the World Anti-Doping Agency is trying to figure out what to do with Russia.
Deirdre Fenton On Boxer Andy Ruiz's Surprise Win In 'One Night'
Andy Ruiz defends his heavyweight boxing title in a rematch with Anthony Joshua. NPR's Scott Simon talks with director Deirdre Fenton about One Night, her documentary on Ruiz's surprise win.
Scorpions Infest Brazilian Cities
NPR's Scott Simon asks University of São Paulo researcher Hamilton Carvalho about an explosion in the scorpion population in Brazilian urban centers.
Gunmen Open Fire On Protesters In Baghdad
Violence against anti-government protesters in Baghdad is escalating, and threatening to turn into all-out conflict.
Uighurs And Genetic Surveillance In China
Geneticist Yves Moreau tells NPR's Scott Simon the ethical concerns he has for businesses and academics who may be helping Chinese authorities to track Muslim minority groups.
Iran Releases U.S. Prisoner In Exchange
President Trump confirms in a statement that a Princeton University grad student being held by Iran has been released after more than three years of captivity.
