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.
Activist Nun Responds To Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sister Simone Campbell about the Catholic Church's reaction to this latest sex abuse scandal. She leads NETWORK, a "progressive voice within the Catholic community."
The 'National Enquirer' And Trump
NPR's Scott Simon talks with former National Enquirer editor Jerry George about the relationship between David Pecker, the head of the company that publishes the tabloid, and President Trump.
Republicans And Democrats Follow A Familiar Playbook In Responding To Cohen Plea
After the stunning news that President Trump's former lawyer pleaded guilty, Republican lawmakers downplayed the news and Democrats waved off renewed calls for impeachment.
Week In Politics: Trump And Sessions, McCain, David Pecker
We recap the week in politics, including President Trump's latest public criticism of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Pope Arrives In Ireland After New Report On Sex Abuse In U.S.
The pope arrives in Ireland to take part in the World Meeting of Families, a Vatican-sponsored gathering of Catholics, shortly after a report on sex abuse in Pennsylvania.
Saturday Sports: Baseball
NPR's Scott Simon talks baseball with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine. There's a little over a month left of regular-season baseball.
Delaware License Plate Sells For $410,000
In Delaware, a license plate sold in a private auction for $410,000. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the auction house owner William Emmert about Delaware's license plate collecting culture.
Texas School District To Send Teachers To Shelters For Migrant Children
A San Benito, Texas, school district is providing staff and materials to teach migrant children at a local shelter. NPR's Scott Simon asks board president Michael Vargas about community reaction.
Former Ohio State Student Says Doctor Sexually Abused Him
Scott Simon talks to Brian Garrett, a former Ohio State University student who has accused the late Richard Strauss of sexually abusing him when he was at the university in the late 1990s.
Talkin' Birds: The Damage Of Plastics
Single-use plastics like bags and straws are doing damage to the world's oceans and marine life. Ray Brown from Talkin' Birds tells NPR's Scott Simon that such plastics pose danger to birds as well.
Elderly Mexican Parents See Their Children In The U.S. For The First Time In Decades
A program started by a Mexican state has been reunifying elderly parents with their children living illegally in the U.S. Recently more than 30 families were reunited near Austin.