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.
Parisians Go For A Swim
A canal in Paris has been opened for public swimming for the first time in recent memory, to the delight of families stuck in the city this summer.
An Overview Of Venezuela's Descent
In her three years as a reporter for The Associated Press in Venezuela, Hannah Dreier saw the country go from being wealthy to being a country in crisis. She joins NPR's Scott Simon to explain.
The Stories All Start The Same Way In 'The First Line'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with David LaBounty, co-founder of the literary quarterly The First Line. LaBounty gives readers the first line of a short story, and they continue from there.
Nearly 1 Million South Sudanese Refugees In Uganda
Uganda is dealing with nearly 1 million refugees from South Sudan who have flooded into the country. Noah Gottschalk of Oxfam America talks with Scott Simon about the situation.
Alaska Sen. Murkowski's Balancing Act
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's stance on the GOP heath care bill could have long-term consequences for her state. The Trump administration may now pull back support for Alaska energy exploration.
Preserving Route 66
For nearly two decades, federal efforts have been underway to help restore parts of historic Route 66. But the program is running out of money, which has businesses along the way worried.
Behind The Scenes In A Congressional Investigation
University of Baltimore law professor Charles Tiefer worked in a congressional investigation of the Iran-Contra scandal. He tells Don Gonyea what goes on behind closed doors.