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.
2 Immigrants On What Patriotism Means To Them
Asma Naeem of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and author and professor Laila Lalami discuss what patriotism means to them on Memorial Day weekend.
Johnny Irion On His Artistic Lineage
Johnny Irion's family is rich in writing and music. His great uncle is John Steinbeck and his wife and collaborator is Arlo Guthrie's daughter. He talks with Scott Simon about his new album.
Starbucks Kicks Decisions Back To Their Store Employees
After Starbucks announced that everyone is welcome to use their bathrooms, critics said shops would be overrun by the homeless. Who decides who is welcome and who is not goes back to store employees.
Why People Chose To Live Near A Volcano
The evacuated housing development at Leilani Estates was built on the flank of the volcano. Some people wonder why anyone would ever live there. The answer? The homes are affordable.
Week In Politics: Trump And Kim, Trump's Spying Claims
Scott Simon talks with Geoff Bennett of NBC News about the status of President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong Un and Trump's accusations of spying on his campaign.
Danica Patrick's Last Race
This Sunday, it's the end of "start your engines" for racing star Danica Patrick. The only woman to win an IndyCar race, Patrick leaves motor sports with a last run at the Indy 500.
Saturday Sports: NFL And Knee Protests
The NFL announced a new policy that will fine teams if any of their players kneel during the national anthem.
Egypt's LGBT Crackdown
Ahmed Alaa describes hoisting a rainbow flag at a concert in Cairo as the "best five minutes of his life." Now he faces years in prison and says his family and his life have been destroyed.