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.
Analysts: Yellow Vest Protests Sent Macron Administration Into Death Spiral
The president promised to revolutionize France when he was elected in 2017, and his plans economic overhaul seemed on track even two months ago. But many experts say Macron is already finished.
Ex-Chicago Police Officer Sentenced To 81 Months For Laquan McDonald Murder
A day after three officers were acquitted of trying to cover up the killing, Jason Van Dyke was sent to prison for shooting the black teen 16 times. McDonald's family argues the punishment is light.
In 2017, Women Marched In Solidarity; 2019 Finds A Fractured Movement
For the third year in a row, women will march in Washington, D.C., and other cities in the name of social change. But some of the messaging is being lost amid controversy surrounding march leaders.
Some States Defy U.S. Rules Denying Unemployment To Unpaid Federal Workers
The Department of Labor says that 450,000 "essential" employees are not eligible for the benefits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those saying "we're gonna do it, and shame on them."
'If I Have To Go To 100 Marches, I Will Do That': Women's Activism, 2 Years Later
Jenny Mills and Vanessa De Leon have participated in past women's marches. NPR's Scott Simon asks them how they feel about marching today, and about the progress women have made in the Trump era.
Government Calls Back Furloughed Aviation Workers, But Gaps Will Remain
From inspecting planes to controlling air traffic, the federal government touches every aspect of air travel. Now a lot of that work isn't getting done because of the government shutdown.
This Week, The State Of Our Union Was Retaliatory
There's still no end in sight for the partial shutdown of the government — or the line of politicians considering a presidential run in 2020. NPR's Ron Elving examines the latest political news.
Mueller Team Breaks Usual Silence To Dispute Buzzfeed's Cohen Perjury Report
The special counsel's office, normally tight-lipped, issued a rare statement Friday night, saying the story — which said the president ordered Cohen to lie to Congress — mischaracterized the evidence.
Senate Finds Russian Bots, Bucks Helped Push Brexit Vote Through
A recent report on Russian influence operations overseas detailed large amounts of money and effort spent to influence the referendum. Scott Simon talks with The New Yorker's Jane Mayer.