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.
Meet Leo Varadkar, The Future Prime Minster Of Ireland
Ireland's center-right Fine Gael Party has elected Leo Varadkar as its leader, and therefore next prime minister. He'll be Ireland's youngest leader at 38.
Asylum Caravan: Strength In Numbers Approach To Migration
Migrants from Central America seeking asylum in the U.S. are traveling in a caravan to the border to make the trip safer, and pressuring immigration officials to take them seriously.
Sen. Durbin Is Critical Of The U.S. Withdrawal From Climate Accord
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois about the Paris climate change agreement, health care reform and the Democrats' strategy in Congress.
Basketball And Hockey Playoffs Are In Full Swing
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about this year's NBA Finals, LeBron James's response to racism and the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Mr. Met Flips Off Fans. But Does He Even Have A Middle Finger?
Mr. Met got into trouble when he gave fans the finger after the Mets lost a game. But what constitutes a middle finger on a four-fingered mascot?
'Grief Cottage': A Ghost Story About Loneliness, Loss And Affection
Gail Godwin has a new book out called Grief Cottage. NPR's Scott Simon asks her about it, about getting older and about ghosts.
Philippines Attack: Robbery Gone Wrong Or Terrorist Act?
An attack on a hotel in Manila left more than 30 people dead. Police blame it on a robbery gone wrong. The attack comes in the midst of a raging insurgency in the southern island of Mindanao.
Unemployment Data Are Often Colored By Politics
The Labor Department has issued its monthly jobs report. In these hyper-partisan times, even seemingly objective facts about the economy are viewed through the lens of party politics.
Fears Grow As DHS Officials Consider Expanding Airline Laptop Ban
The White House is deciding whether to prohibit airline passengers from bringing laptops on board flights from Europe. Travel industry leaders say it could have a chilling effect on travel business.