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.
Ugandans Nurse Scars From Disputes With Decades-Old Regime
Opposition lawmaker and musician Bobi Wine returned to Uganda from the U.S. where he was being treated for injuries after a beating by presidential guards. In a country full of anger, what's next?
Cannabis Stocks Had A Roller Coaster Of A Week
What's behind these seismic shifts? Analysts point to major beverage makers' interest in the industry — and investors' hopes for Canada's upcoming legalization of marijuana.
Hashtag Reminds Us Why Sexual Crimes Are Often Unreported
This week a new hashtag arose:#WhyIDidntReport. It follows President Trump's response to the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. NPR's Scott Simon has the story.
Study: Since The 1970s, Drug Overdoses Have Grown Exponentially
The research suggests that the ongoing opioid crisis may be part of a larger epidemic going back decades. The study also shows more users take multiple drugs — many of which are more potent.
Red Sox Win AL East, Browns Win A Game And Vontae Davis Retires
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine about Boston's win, Cleveland's first win in two years, a mid-game NFL retirement — plus more from this week in sports.
Ashley Toliver's 'Spectra' Is Her First Major Book Of Poems
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ashley Toliver about her collection of poems entitled Spectra. It examines the writer's experiences with relationships, giving birth and living with cancer.
Working On A Cathedral, Roofer Finds His Grandfather's Message In A Bottle
A roofer in Germany found a bottle with a message hidden in a roof of a cathedral by his grandfather in 1930. NPR's Scott Simon tells the story.
Deal Struck For Demilitarized Zone In Syria's Last Rebel Stronghold
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jan Egeland, senior adviser to the U.N., to understand the latest deal agreed to that would avert a looming military offensive in Syria's contested region of Idlib.
Ex-Sawdust Factory Is Transformed Into A NYC Musical Venue
The non-profit in Brooklyn functions as performance space, record label and artist incubator. Despite its small size, it has a foundation with a $450,000 fund to develop new work.