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.
National Politics Plays A Role In South Carolina Election
In South Carolina, a former Trump campaign staffer won a seat in the statehouse this week. Nancy Mace is also the first woman to graduate from what was once an all-male military school.
The Trump Supporter And The Trump Protester On Their Friendship
Last year, Albert Kiecke came to D.C. to celebrate President Trump's inauguration. His friend Becky Dinsmore came to protest. NPR's Scott Simon talks with them about their friendship and politics.
Blame Game Begins Over Shutdown
We talk about what preceded the decision to shut down the government and what happens next.
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen On Shutdown
Democrats and Republicans are blaming each other for the government shutdown. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland.
Democrat Wins Wisconsin State Senate Race In Trump Country
This week voters in Wisconsin elected a Democrat to the statehouse in a special election upset. Gov. Scott Walker called it "a wake up call for Republicans."
Trump Speaks To Abortion-Rights Opponents At 'March For Life'
After a history of supporting abortion rights, President Trump has become an unlikely champion of the anti-abortion-rights movement.
How The Shutdown Happened
Senators could not reach an agreement to avert a government shutdown that began Saturday morning.
