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.
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.
Remembering Author Denis Johnson
Author Denis Johnson has died at the age of 67. He was best known for the short story collection Jesus' Son.
'Chemistry: A Novel' Is About A Scientist Whose Plans Gets Reconstituted
Scott Simon speaks with author Weike Wang about her new book Chemistry: A Novel.
Market Forces May Impact Emissions More Than Climate Agreements
Today President Trump is at the G7 summit and high on the agenda is climate change. Many world leaders are imploring Trump stay in the global climate agreement, but emissions are going down already.
3 Percent Economic Growth: Is It Possible?
President Trump's budget is predicated on 3 percent growth in the U.S. economy. Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal talks with Scott Simon about whether it's possible.
U.K.'s Anti-Terrorism Programs Under Scrutiny
Some of the U.K. government's responses to terrorism have been controversial. Scott Simon speaks with Clive Walker of the University of Leeds, part of a team of independent policy reviewers.
Trump's Trip Abroad: Takeaways
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Molly Ball of The Atlantic about what the president accomplished on first trip abroad, the latest reports on Russia connections, and the president's budget.
In Victory For OGE, White House Will Disclose Former Lobbyist Records
The Trump administration agreed late Friday to disclose records regarding lobbyists it has hired. The new transparency is a win for the tiny, 71-worker Office of Government Ethics.
Rep. Adrian Smith On Farm Subsidies And Food Stamps
Scott Simon speaks to Rep. Adrian Smith, a Republican representing a vast rural district in Nebraska, about his views on the Trump administration's proposed cuts to food stamps and farm subsidies.
Project Rebound Helps Former Inmates Adjust To College Life
Project Rebound helps people in California who've been incarcerated succeed in college. The program's director Jennifer Leahy and Arnold Trevino, a graduate, tell NPR's Scott Simon about the program.