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.
NBA's Free Agency Period, MLB's Yankees And Red Sox
The trading frenzy in the NBA kicks off a week of speculating and dealing. Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine about the NBA and baseball's American League East.
Health Care Debate Opens A Wound Between House And Senate GOP
It has become clear that Republicans can't agree with one another on what to do about the Senate health care bill. Scott Simon talks to Mark Hemingway of The Weekly Standard about the GOP divide.
The Impact Of The 'Summer Of Love' Still Reverberates
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love. The Monterey Pop Festival in June of 1967 became a soundtrack for an emerging counterculture.
Strike Force Is Created To Combat Chicago Gun Violence
President Trump announced the strike force, but Mayor Rahm Emmanuel is skeptical. Scott Simon talks to Carol Marin, political editor at NBC 5 in Chicago, to discuss how the city reacted to the news.
China's President Celebrates Hong Kong Handover With A Visit To The City
President Xi Jinping gave a televised speech at an event that was closed to the public, and warned Hong Kong residents that any attempt to challenge the power of China's government is impermissible.
Canadian Comics Celebrate Their Country's Birth At LA Comedy Clubs
Canada turns 150 on July 1 and a celebration is underway in Los Angeles comedy clubs, of all places, in honor of the long comedy tradition between the country to the north and LA.
'Who Is Rich?' He's A Hard Man To Like But He Makes You Laugh
Scott Simon talks to author Matthew Klam about his new novel, Who is Rich? Rich is a middle-aged cartoonist whose art, marriage and life seems stuck in middle-gear. The novel unfolds over 4 wild days.
'To The New Owners: A Memoir Of Martha's Vineyard'
Martha's Vineyard has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Scott Simon talks to Madeleine Blais about her new book, To the New Owners, a memoir and a tribute to the popular island.
Is Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike Doing More Harm Than Good?
A study suggests the most recent minimum wage hike in Seattle may be doing harm. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., about the impact of Seattle's push for $15/hour.