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.
A Bandless Football Team And A Teamless Band Team Up
What happens when a bandless Michigan high school football team meets a school band with no team? NPR's Scott Simon asks Glen Lake football player Ben Kroll and Forest Area band member Hannah Spencer.
Zadie Smith Has An Eclectic Mix Of Short Stories In 'Grand Union'
Grand Union is novelist Zadie Smith's first collection of short stories. It's an eclectic mix. Smith says writing short stories allowed her to experiment with form, style and genre.
Clay McLeod Chapman On 'The Remaking'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Clay McLeod Chapman about his new novel, The Remaking, a witch story that is retold over several generations.
Climate Change In Canada's Yukon
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Paul Josie, a member of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, about how climate change in Canada's Yukon territory is affecting his community.
Retiring To Volunteer
For older adults, having a sense of purpose can increase longevity and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. One retired teacher says she's found purpose in volunteering to help other seniors.
James Clapper On Trump And China Latest
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to former U.S. intelligence chief James Clapper about President Trump's request that China, like Ukraine, provide him political ammunition against the Biden family.
Supreme Court To Take On Abortion
The Supreme Court is taking up its first major abortion case since Brett Kavanaugh joined the court, renewing a major political and legal battle over abortion rights.
Democrats Campaign At Labor Conference
At a labor conference in California, Democratic presidential candidates tried to focus on non-impeachment news, but it's still overshadowing everything else.
Trump Publicly Embraces What Others Would Hide
Every time President Trump is accused of some wrongdoing, he first denies it. But faced with irrefutable evidence, he goes all in, either on Twitter or in a live press event.
Former Ambassador On Ukraine And Diplomacy
In his phone call with the president of Ukraine, President Trump disparaged the former U.S. ambassador in Kyiv. NPR's Scott Simon asks retired U.S. diplomat Nancy McEldowney about that.
