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.
After Baton Rouge Flood, Some Displaced Families Stick Out The Holidays In A Hotel
In August historic floods damaged more than 60,000 homes in Louisiana. We check in with displaced families still living in a Baton Rouge hotel this holiday season — with no known move-out date.
In Dire, Daily Life, What Do Zimbabweans Find Funny?
Widespread joblessness, hunger and an economy once again in a tailspin are what Zimbabweans are living with daily. So how do you make people laugh when life seems so dire?
American Hearing Loss In Decline
Despite the ubiquity of headphones these days, a new study indicates hearing loss among American is in decline. Our host speaks with the study's co-author, audiologist Gregory Flamme.
As ISIS Strategy Evolves, Mosul Battle Gets Tougher On Iraqi Forces
An Iraqi special forces commander explains the drone-dropped bombs and other ISIS tactics making the battle for Mosul so difficult.
Israel's Expectations For U.S. Policy With Incoming Administration
Chemi Shalev, a columnist for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, shares Israeli reaction to president-elect Trump's moves to align U.S. policy more closely with the Israeli government.
The Latest In Politics: Trump Tweets On Nuclear Strategy
As president-elect Donald Trump Tweets and fills out his cabinet and White House positions, his priorities on foreign policy, trade, the debt and regulation become clear and raise alarm with critics.
Democrats Take Opposition Fight To The States
After bruising losses in November, Democrats are regrouping. Nick Rathode of the State Innovation Exchange pledges to fight for progressive causes and candidates in state houses across America.
The Economy Trump Will Inherit
Donald Trump calls the impact of trade deals on the US a "disaster." But what kind of economy is he really inheriting and how might he affect it? Economics blogger Megan McArdle weighs in.
Big Leaps In Gene Editing Raise Ethical Questions About Human Application
A new technique that enables scientists to edit DNA much more easily stirred big hopes this year for medical breakthroughs. But it also stirred fears.
Alternative Classical Christmas Music Recommendations
If traditional Christmas songs are burning a hole in your brain, we'll help expand your repertoire with alternative classical Christmas music served up by author and critic Colin Fleming.
Congressman Charles Rangel, Harlem's Face In Washington, Retires
Harlem was known as the cultural capital of black America. With Charles Rangel retiring, the neighborhood will be without African-American Congressional representation for the first time in 70 years.