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 Losing Middle-Class Workers, What Does The Democratic Party's Future Look Like?
After Hillary Clinton's defeat, the Democratic Party is doing some soul-searching. NPR's Scott Simon talks to long-time Democratic strategist Tad Devine about how the party moves forward.
U.S. Presidential Election Turns France's Attention To Their Own Establishment
Marine Le Pen of the National Front Party congratulated Trump on his win. Scott Simon talks to Le Monde editorial director Sylvie Kauffmann about parallels between French and American politics.
Evaluating The State Of Polling After The 2016 Presidential Election
The polls missed Donald Trump's election. Individual polls missed, although national polls weren't far off. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sean Trende of Real Clear Politics.
President-Elect Donald Trump Names Mike Pence To Lead Transition Team
President-elect Donald Trump named his transition committee on Friday, which contains many familiar names from his campaign, from top surrogates, to his children.
Second-Generation Sportscaster Joe Buck: 'I Hear My Dad More In Me Now'
"I will forever be known to some people as Jack Buck's son," the announcer says. "And thank God he and I were best friends or that would drive me nuts." His new book is called Lucky Bastard.
Slovakian Brothers Named Fastest Gravediggers In Central Europe
The two winners beat out stiff competition at this week's International Exhibition of Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services.
Writer Thomas Mallon: Fact Is Stranger Than Fictionalizing The Election
Writer and critic Thomas Mallon, who happens to be Republican, imagined the 2016 presidential campaign as a novel in a recent New Yorker article. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon.
'Rigged' Election Myths Contradict Voter Fraud's Low Threat To Sway Outcome
A minority of American voters believe the polls will be accurately tallied in the 2016 election. But fraud or tampering with the voting process — even via hacking — is highly unusual and unlikely.