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.
Despite Recent Production Boost, Wyoming Coal's Long-Term Outlook Is Dim
In 2016, the collapse of the coal industry hit the epicenter of U.S. production: Wyoming. Miners reflect on hard times, and how they're hedging their bets in a shrinking industry.
In The Service Industry, New Year's Is Often About Just Getting By
Linda Tirado spent 15 years working in the service industry, at gas stations, restaurants and bars. She says New Year's resolutions aren't really for people working dead-end jobs.
In Renewed Focus On Nuclear Deterrence, Nonproliferation Expert Recalls A Close Call
Trump's tweet about strengthening U.S. nuclear capability renewed conversations about proliferation. Arms Control Wonk blogger Jeffrey Lewis tells NPR's Scott Simon about a nuclear close call in 1983.
2016 In Sports: Overdue Victories; When Games Got Political
Was this the year of the activist athlete? NPR's Scott Simon looks back on the year in sports with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com.
Latest In Sports: Putin Denies Sponsored Russian Doping
President Vladimir Putin denies his government sponsors sports doping, but some competitions have pulled out of Russia after new evidence emerges from an international inquiry.
Amid Reelection, Angela Merkel Faces Criticism For Germany's Open-Door Migrant Policy
It's an article of faith that the migrant influx and this week's terror attack in Berlin cloud Chancellor Angela Merkel's reelection chances next year. She's safe, says Die Zeit editor Josef Joffe.
Get In The Christmas Spirit: A Popular Victorian Ghost Story
Back in the 19th century, ghost stories were all the rage at Christmastime. NPR's Linda Wertheimer reads a spooky Victorian tale.
Cautious Trump Voter And Radio Host Ed Morrisey Is Optimistic After Cabinet Picks
Republican radio host Ed Morrisey was not enthusiastic about Donald Trump during the campaign. But he voted for him and is now heartened by most of Trump's cabinet picks.
Encore: 'It Wasn't Alternative To Us': Chazmere On Making Your Own Entertainment
For his new album, Chaz Van Queen has opted to go by the moniker, Chazmere. He tells host Linda Wertheimer why he changed his name, and how to use the word "bae."