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.
What Is Left Behind When U.S. Troops Leave Syria
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jasmine El-Gamal, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, about the regional reaction to President Trump's announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Barack Obama Collaborate On Gospel Version Of 'Hamilton' Song
Barack Obama appears on the new song, "One Last Time (44 Remix)." Originally from the Broadway hit "Hamilton," Lin-Manuel Miranda reworked the number and included the former president.
Ugandan Singer-Turned-Politician Says Government Continues To Harass Him
Bobi Wine is President Yoweri Museveni's biggest challenger. Wine says Uganda's constitution gives him the right to sing and to speak his mind, and how and when he does that is not up for debate.
The Demise Of 'Tin House'
The literary magazine "Tin House" has announced its 20th anniversary issue will be its last. It broke the mold for literary magazines, becoming a go-to place for editors to discover new writers.
What Inspired Singer JD McPherson's Christmas Album
NPR's Scott Simon talks to McPherson about "Socks," his new holiday album of original songs.
How Australia's Unofficial Christmas Anthem Came To Be
In 1996, musician Paul Kelly released a song from the point of view of a man in prison thinking of family and friends celebrating Christmas without him. "How to Make Gravy" remains a hit.