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.
Pompeo Talks North Korea Denuclearization In Singapore
Foreign ministers of Southeast Asian nations are meeting in Singapore amid concerns about North Korea and the state of U.S.-China relations.
A Brief History Of The Drum Set
Today's common drum kit is just 100 years old, even though drums have been around for millenia. It fell out of favor with the advent of drum machines and sampling. For many, there's no substitute.
The State Of Election Security Ahead Of Midterms
With the 2018 midterms approaching, election security is a major concern for state governments. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Politico cybersecurity reporter Eric Geller.
Hawaii Businesses Struggle With Uncertainty Of Volcano
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been violently spewing lava since early May. There is no way to know if or when the lava will stop and businesses are struggling with the uncertainty.
Constant Wildfires Leave California Firefighters Strained
California hasn't had a month without a wildfire since 2012. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mike Feyh of the Sacramento Fire Department about the strain on firefighters.
Immigration Lawyer On Separated Children
Priya Konings is an attorney with KIND, Kids in Need of Defense, a New York based nonprofit that has been working to reunite migrant children and families in New York. She talks with Scott Simon.
The First Week Of The Manafort Trial
The first week of Paul Manafort's trial is over. Manafort, a veteran lobbyist and Donald Trump's 2016 campaign chairman, is fighting charges of bank and tax fraud.
Understanding NXIVM, Group Critics Call A 'Cult'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New York Times Magazine reporter Vanessa Grigoriadis about NXIVM. Several top members of the self-improvement company face sex trafficking charges.
'Black Campaign School' Trains New Generation Of African-American Candidates
More than 100 people — candidates, future candidates and campaign staffers — gathered in Atlanta to learn about running for political office.
