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.
'Bluff City' Captures Photographer Ernest Withers During Civil Rights Movement
NPR's Scott Simon asks Bluff City author Preston Lauterbach about the undisclosed life of Ernest Withers, a celebrated civil rights photographer and FBI informant.
The Escalating Attack On Press Freedoms In Nicaragua
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Confidencial editor Carlos Fernando Chamorro about the Nicaraguan government's brutal crackdown on press freedoms.
Los Angeles Teachers' Union Says It's Ready To Strike
Despite Friday negotiations, no agreement was reached between the teachers' union and the Los Angeles school district. Teachers plan to go on strike on Monday.
Don't Panic: The Government Shutdown Isn't Making Food Unsafe
The Food and Drug Administration is inspecting less food these days, thanks to the shutdown. And while that has raised questions about food safety, the food business is largely carrying on as usual.
Migrants Waiting To Apply For U.S. Asylum Up Against Ongoing Shutdown
National focus has been on the border, but what about migrants still waiting for asylum? NPR's Scott Simon talks to attorney Cristian Sanchez, who is helping an LGBTQ migrant group apply for asylum.
Private Landowners Along Trump's Proposed Border Wall Risk Losing Property
NPR's Scott Simon asks ProPublica reporter T. Christian Miller about past efforts to build walls along the Southern border and how private land could be seized in the process.
U.S. Chamber Of Commerce CEO Urges White House, Congress To End Shutdown
NPR's Scott Simon talks to the President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Tom Donohue about his annual address on the state of the American business.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Slated To Meet With Gulf Allies On Countering Iran, Terrorism
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting with Gulf allies to try and keep the region focused on the U.S. goals of fighting terrorism and countering Iran.
Poll: Majority Of Americans Are Frustrated With Shutdown And State Of Politics In General
A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds 7 in 10 Americans say the government shutdown is going to hurt the country and that Congress should pass a bill to reopen the government now while budget talks continue.