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 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.
Week In Politics: Health Care And The Supreme Court
This past week has seen no shortage of news in politics from Capitol Hill and the White House. And next week will see its fair share as decisions on health care and Supreme Court cases are expected.
Saturday Sports: The NBA Draft
The NBA draft took center stage this week in the world of sports, and many are wondering what the new picks will mean for championship-winning teams.
Despite Killings, Duterte Still Enjoys Support In Philippines
Since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in the Philippines more than 7,000 people have been killed in his war on drugs. While many poor people live in fear, the president's support remains high.
Many In Eastern Ukraine Want To Join Russia
Vladimir Putin insists Russia doesn't want to annex separatist enclaves in eastern Ukraine, but many residents, who already use the Russian ruble and depend on Russia in many ways, wish he would.
'The End of Eddy' Recounts Growing Up Amid Homophobia And Violence
In The End of Eddy, French author Edouard Louis writes about his experience growing up gay and abused in industrial France. He speaks to NPR's Melissa Block.
New Island Forms Off North Carolina's Outer Banks
In the ever-changing seascape off the Outer Banks of North Carolina is a new sand bar, possibly masking as an island. The questions now is how to get to it.