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.
Spitting Cobra Finds Its Way Into The Backyard Of NPR's East Africa Correspondent
A reporter's notebook from our correspondent in Kenya on finding a cobra in his backyard
The U.S., Saudi Arabia and Global Influence
NPR's Scott Simon talks with writer and former foreign piolicy adviser Robert Kagan about where the United States stands on the global stage.
President Trump Statement Disputes CIA Assessment On Killing Of Khashoggi
From criticism to judges to pushing for more border security funding, President Trump kept up the political tempo, as lawmakers headed home for the Thanksgiving holiday.
How Some Algorithm Lending Programs Discriminate Against Minorities
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary about how algorithms of computer-driven lending programs, somehow, manage to discriminate against minorities.
Vermont Works To Attract New Residents And Multiply The State's Work Force
Vermont's declining population is creating a headache for employers. So the state is rolling out the red carpet to potential new residents by helping them find jobs and housing.
Book Review: 'The Friend' Wins 2018 National Book Award For Fiction
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Sigrid Nunez about her novel, "The Friend," which just won the 2018 National Book Award for Fiction.