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.
Honduran President To Begin Second Term After Controversial Election
Huge protests are expected during the inauguration of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez. His re-election was marred by controversy. Carlos Dada, editor of El Faro, talks with Scott Simon.
Evaluating Trump's 'America First' Trade Policies
Scott Simon talks with economist Phil Levy about President Trump's performance in Davos. Levy served in the George W. Bush administration and is now with the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Macron's Immigration Plan For France
French President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of betraying French humanistic values with his proposed crackdown on migrants, with even some members of his own political party expressing concerns.
What To Make Of North Korea's Olympic Overtures
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jung Pak at the Brookings Institution's Center for East Asia Policy Studies about North Korea's military and diplomatic goals ahead of the Winter Olympics in South Korea.
Flu Season Is Hitting Hard
This year's nasty flu season is showing few signs of slowing down. In fact, it's getting worse in lots of places, with baby boomers being hit unusually hard.
Saturday Sports: Fallout Continues Over Gymnastics Sex Abuse
Fallout over the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal continued this week. Nassar, the former doctor for the American gymnastics team, was sentenced to as many as 175 years in prison.
While Some Organizations Cancel Mar-A-Lago Events, Others Fill The Gaps
Although more than a dozen charities canceled fundraisers at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump's private club is still the center of the social scene for many in Palm Beach.
Meet The Olympic 'Team Mom'
Olympians need good training, but some also need the team "mom." Sherry Von Riesen has had a lot of Olympic "kids" over the 20 years she's lived at the official training center in Colorado.
Shutdown Latest
We look at what's next as the government shutdown enters its second day.