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.
Tax Plan Push, Trump's Call To Fallen Soldier's Family And George W. Bush Chimes In
Scott Simon talks to NPR's Ron Elving about the week in politics, including President Trump's spat with the family of a deceased U.S. soldier and the Senate passing of a budget blueprint.
Conservative Donors Grow Frustrated With Congress Over Slow Legislative Progress
Some major donors are frustrated by the GOP's failure to pass healthcare legislation. Canary LLC CEO Dan Eberhart speaks to Scott Simon about backing more ideological challengers to the party.
Spain Moves To Crush Catalonia's Autonomy Bid
The Spanish cabinet meets today to start the process of imposing direct control over Catalonia. The move comes after Catalonia voted for independence earlier this month.
Why The Fall Of Raqqa Doesn't Signify The End Of The Islamic State
After U.S.-backed forces in Syria seized Raqqa from the Islamic State, is the terrorist organization weaker or stronger? Scott Simon speaks to Bruce Hoffman, director of the Georgetown University security studies program.
Photographer Documenting Rohingya Crisis Describes The Images That Stayed With Him
British photographer and writer Tommy Trenchard covered the Rohingya refugee crisis as people flooded into Bangladesh from Myanmar.
The Week In Sports: World Series Time, Sled Dog Doping
The Fall Classic is close. Scott Simon and ESPN senior writer Howard Bryant discuss who's in and who's out of the World Series, Dusty Baker's ouster from the Washington Nationals and a doping scandal in the Iditarod.
In Virginia, Signs The Democratic Party Is Still Struggling To Reach Rural Voters
After last year's election losses, many Democrats said they needed to do a better job connecting with rural voters. But the Virginia governor's race suggests the party is still struggling.
Tillerson Off To Middle East And South Asia For A Round Of Diplomatic Tests
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has a tough trip ahead. He's trying to heal a rift between key Arab allies, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and later in the week will head to South Asia to expand relations with India.