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.
Afghans Vote For President
Elections are taking place in Afghanistan Saturday. The country's president, Ashraf Ghani, is running against the government's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah.
Where Russia Fits In With Trump-Ukraine Affair
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Julia Davis of the Atlantic Council about Russia's connection to the Ukraine controversy.
Jeannie Gaffigan On Surviving A Brain Tumor In 'When Life Gives You Pears'
Jeannie Gaffigan tells NPR's Scott Simon about her brain tumor, her recovery from its removal, and why she's grateful for the experience. She writes about it in the book, When Life Gives You Pears.
Austria Votes After Scandal
Austria's most prominent anti-immigrant conservative looks poised to return to power despite a cash-for-contracts scandal involving his far-right ally that brought down the government last spring.
Trump Deploys Troops To Middle East After Attack On Saudi Oil Facility
The president authorized the deployment of additional U.S. forces to strengthen air and missile defenses around Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the Pentagon announced late Friday.
Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Are Up In NYC's Neighborhoods Of Orthodox Jews
New York Times opinion writer Bari Weiss talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the surge in anti-Semitic hate crimes in New York, mainly against the city's Orthodox Jews.
Climate Action Summit To Address Global Carbon Emissions
NPR's Scott Simon talks to former U.N. climate negotiator Christiana Figueres about Monday's Climate Action Summit in New York City. It coincides with the United Nations General Assembly.
Cases Of Serious Lung Illnesses Due To Vaping Grow Dramatically
It was a bad week for the vaping industry, with new reports of vaping related illnesses and Walmart announcing it will stop carrying vaping products.
My Signature Song: 'Defying Gravity'
Kaley Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas, shares her "signature song." It's "Defying Gravity" from the musical "Wicked" written by Stephen Schwartz.