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.
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.
Saturday Sports: Basketball, Football and Golf
Scott Simon talks with NPR Sports Correspondent Tom Goldman about basketball, football, and golf.
Black Friday Shopping Tradition Spreads Around The World
The post-Thanksgiving shopping spree known as Black Friday has become tradition elsewhere, even without the Thanksgiving holiday hook, such as the South American nation of Colombia.
Stacey Abrams Ends Her Run For Governor Of Georgia
Democrat Stacey Abrams said there was no path to victory in her race against Republican Brian Kemp for Georgia governor. She says Kemp deliberately suppressed her supporters at the polls.
1 Woman Who Lost Her Home To A Fire In 2003 Steps In To Help Victims Of Woolsey Fire
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with fire survivor Karen Reimus whose house burned down in San Diego in 2003. She will be volunteering at a local assistance shelter to help survivors of the wildfires.
Freshmen Come To Washington
The freshman congressional class of 2019 went to Washington, D.C., for a whirlwind orientation, and will begin facing some major questions, like who to support for House Speaker.
Washington Post Reporter Weighs In On CIA Investigation In Killing Of Journalist
The Washington Post broke the story late Friday that the CIA concluded the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was carried out on the orders of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman.
Facebook Under-Fire Following New York Times Investigation
A New York Times investigation that ran this week found Facebook failed to counter Russian interference it knew about in the 2016 election. We speak with Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline.