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.
Glints Of Bipartisanship Emerge In Washington
Lawmakers in Washington agreed to raising the debt limit and passed an emergency bill for hurricane victims this week, after President Trump made a deal with Democrats.
In Florida, Fort Myers Residents Prepare For Hurricane Irma
As the path of Hurricane Irma shifts westward, Fort Myers is bracing for a hit. NPR's Scott Simon talks with John Davis of member station WGCU in Fort Myers, Fla.
Mayor Of Naples, Fla., Talks About Hurricane Irma's Threat To The City
Hurricane Irma has shifted its path — NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mayor Bill Barnett of Naples, Fla., about the threat to his city as the storm heads west.
Florida Keys Brace For Hurricane Irma
Those in the Florida Keys have a mandatory evacuation as they are directly in Hurricane Irma's crosshairs. Scott Simon speaks with reporter David Ovalle of The Miami Herald who is in Key West.
A Look At Mexico City In The Aftermath Of An 8.1 Magnitude Earthquake
NPR's Scott Simon talks with reporter Jorge Valencia of KJZZ's Mexico City bureau about the aftermath of the 8.1 magnitude that struck southern Mexico this week.
How Climate Change Exacerbates Hurricanes
As Irma approaches the U.S. and Jose spins in the Atlantic, many are wondering what hurricanes' connection to climate change might be.
Hurricane Specialists Caught In Irma's Path
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Michael Brennan of the National Hurricane Center in Florida about the latest forecasts for Hurricane Irma.
Checking In On A Couple Who Plan To Weather The Storm
Lisa and Stan Heilblum live in Kendall in Miami-Dade County. Scott Simon talks with them about staying home for Irma after putting up shutters and stocking up on tuna.
Houstonians Search For Temporary Housing
Hurricane Harvey's flooding damaged tens of thousands of homes in Houston. Many hotels accepting FEMA vouchers are booked up, leaving some people who need temporary housing with no place to go.
Irma's Impact In Puerto Rico
As Irma bears down on Florida, people are cleaning up from the hurricane in Puerto Rico and along the entire length of the Caribbean.
Florida Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen On Hurricane Preparations And Recovery
NPR's Scott Simon gets an update from Florida Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on the role she expects the federal government to play in recovery from Hurricane Irma.