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.
Trump Takes Credit For Positive Jobs Report, Stock Market Climb
We talk about the potential reasons for the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a high mark and a positive jobs report this week.
Preparing For A Nuclear Attack (Seriously)
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Robert Levin, chief health officer of Ventura Country, Calif., who has helped set up a system for educating residents fearful of a possible nuclear attack by North Korea.
Kids Learn How To Survive In Zombie Camp
Campfires, singalongs, and ... zombies? Summer camps can impart all kinds of new skills. One camp in suburban Denver is teaching kids how to survive an uprising of the undead.
New Rules For California Police On Collecting Racial Data
California's Attorney General has issued revised rules on police collection of racial data. Scott Simon asks retired judge and former police auditor LaDoris Cordell if this will address profiling.
Democrats Contemplate Changes To Abortion Stance
Some Democrats are questioning whether all the party's candidates need to support abortion rights. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Democratic pollster Margie Omero.
Rep. John Duncan On Opposing New Russia Sanctions
All except three members of the House voted for new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea. Rep. John Duncan was one of them. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his vote.
Week In Politics: Grand Jury, Leak Crackdown, John Kelly Begins
It's been another action-packed week in politics. Scott Simon talks with The Atlantic's Molly Ball about the week's political news, from John Kelly to Jeff Sessions.
Saturday Sports: Usain Bolt, Cubs Face Nationals
Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine about the weekend series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals, and sprinter Usain Bolt's final race.
Democracy Advocate Executed In Syria
It was reported this week that one of Syria's leading activists for democracy and free speech, Bassel Khartabil Sadafi, was executed by the Syrian government almost two years ago.