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.
Gen. Michael Flynn Spoke To Russian Ambassador Same Day Sanctions Were Announced
President-elect Trump's pick for national security adviser, Gen. Michael Flynn, spoke with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. on the same day President Obama retaliated for alleged Russian hacking.
Chicago Police Often Used Excessive Force, DOJ Report Finds
The Justice Department has released a scathing report that accuses the Chicago Police Department of systematic use of excessive force.
A Snowstorm Didn't Stop This LeBron James Fan From Catching The Game
NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman's son Max really likes LeBron James, so Goldman got the two of them tickets to see the Cleveland Caveliers play. Then a snowstorm hit.
Saturday Sports: Football Playoffs, The Australian Open
Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about what to pay attention to this week in sports. Here's one thing: the NFL playoff game in Dallas between the Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers.
A Mix Of Factors, Not Just Mexico, Cause Decline In U.S. Manufacturing
President-elect Trump has said American auto workers are losing their jobs because auto companies like General Motors are making cars in Mexico instead. GM says that it's about supply and demand.
What An Obamacare Repeal Would Mean For Rural Hospitals
Scott Simon speaks with Maggie Elehwany of the National Rural Health Association about a possible Obamacare repeal. She supports the law, but says the way it was implemented has hurt rural hospitals.
Ahead Of Inauguration Protests, Looking At The Transition 'From Protest To Power'
Many groups will be demonstrating around the inauguration. Columbia University professor Todd Gitlin tells Scott Simon that demonstrations are a good start, but true change takes long-term effort.
Don's Johns To Go Anonymous At Inauguration
Many port-a-potties near the Capitol are having the company name "Don's Johns" taped over for the inauguration. A company executive told the AP that they didn't ask for the cover-up.