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.
Migrants Wait In Mexicali
Mexicali has become the latest city along the border where the Trump administration has begun making migrants wait in Mexico for their asylum hearings. NGOs are facing an overwhelming situation.
Week In Politics: Trump At The Border, Mueller Report, Jobs Numbers
We go through the week in politics, including President Trump's visit Friday to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Saturday Sports: NCAA Basketball Championship, Harvard Fencing Coach Scandal
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the Final Four tournament and the scandal swirling around Harvard's fencing coach.
The Life Of Longtime Cubs Player Ernie Banks
Always smiling, beloved, the late Cubs legend Ernie Banks was troubled to never get to the World Series. Scott Simon talks with author Ron Rapoport about biography of Banks, Let's Play Two.
A Flying Baby From An Iconic Photo Grows Up
Jordan Leads became famous in some circles for the flying baby photo in which she appeared back in the 1990s. Today she is 27 and a rock climber.
Former Jockey On Horse Racing Deaths
The Santa Anita Derby is one of the qualifying races for the Kentucky Derby. But a string of horse deaths have put the industry under scrutiny. Former jockey Richard Migliore talks with Scott Simon.
Australian Farmers Give Up In The Face Of Extreme Heat
Australia is no stranger to periods of extreme heat and drought. But after years with little rain, many farmers in the country's southeast are simply giving up.
9-Year-Old Pushes For Free Access To Parks
Lily Kay, a 9-year-old from Texas, is pushing for legislation that would enable more than 417,000 fifth-graders in the state, and anyone in the vehicle with them, to enter state parks at no charge.
Rwandan Man Convicted Of Lying About Role In Genocide
Twenty-five years after the start of the genocide in which 800,000 people were killed, a Rwandan man in Boston was convicted for lying on his asylum application about his participation.
Ralph Northam Shows No Plans To Resign
Virginia lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session this week, with three scandal-laden leaders still at the helm. Now, Gov. Ralph Northam is looking forward to his remaining three years in office.