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.
The Chemical Dangers In Houston's Manchester Neighborhood
The Manchester neighborhood in Houston is ringed by chemical plants. We went out with a team to test water and soil for toxins and other possible dangers.
Talkin' Birds: Urban Birding
You can see terns on Governors Island in New York City. Ray Brown, host of Talkin' Birds, espouses the joys of urban birding with NPR's Scott Simon.
Rethinking Controversial Monuments
The battles over Confederate statues have sparked fresh scrutiny of other monuments as well, including those honoring Christopher Columbus and an Italian aviator with fascist ties.
ACLU Leader On Defending Hate Groups
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, about the organization's stance on defending the constitutional rights of hate groups.
Louisiana Prepares For Harvey
Low-lying southwest Louisiana is particularly vulnerable to flooding from Hurricane Harvey, and some areas are evacuating as people head to higher ground.
Evaluating Trump's Afghanistan Plan
The new Afghanistan military strategy was unveiled by the Trump administration this week. Historian Max Boot talks to Scott Simon about how different this will be from previous strategies.
Busy Week In Politics Capped Off By Arpaio And Gorka
The White House used a Friday night to dump big news: President Trump has pardoned former Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona, and adviser Sebastian Gorka is out.
New York City Hosts Break Dancing Competition
NPR's Scott Simon talk with legendary break dancer Richard "Crazy Legs" Colón about New York City's biggest break dancing competition and the early days of the dance form.
Saturday Sports: Mayweather Vs. McGregor
ESPN's Howard Bryant and NPR's Scott Simon discuss the upcoming face-off between Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor and whether the fight should have been sanctioned.
'The Burning Girl': Girls Who Make Each Other Who They Are
Claire Messud's newest novel, The Burning Girl, focuses on the adolescent relationships that deeply impact our lives. She talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the book.