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.
A Vote For California Prop 58 Lifts Bilingual Education Ban
Nearly two decades after California banned bilingual education, voters this November 8 will have a chance to restore it, allowing schools to teach students in their native language as well as English.
FBI's Renewed Inquiry Into Clinton Email Case Comes 11 Days Before Election Day
The FBI's announcement that it's looking into more emails that may relate to its investigation of Hillary Clinton adds yet another wrinkle to the race. NPR's Ron Elving updates Scott Simon.
Serious Tailgaters Prepare Days Ahead Of Birmingham Football Rivalry Game
In Birmingham, tens of thousands of football fans will watch Alabama A&M face Alabama State in the Magic City Classic, a big game between two black colleges.
Supporters Of A Chicago School Merger Hope To Stamp Out Segregation
In Chicago, a plan to merge one of the wealthiest public schools with a nearby school serving mostly low income, black children has met with a "no" from school officials, but parents aren't giving up.
Remembering Steve Goodman, The Folk Singer Who Immortalized The Chicago Cubs Anthem
Steve Goodman is the man responsible for "Go Cubs Go," a song that's been the anthem his beloved team since 1984. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Goodman's biographer Clay Eals about the singer's life.
Chicago's Cook County Battles Ongoing Gun Violence
Chicagoans are celebrating the Cubs being in the World Series, but many residents remain in the grip of continuing gun violence. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin.
Iran Hardliners Target Dual Nationals
Courts there recently sentenced three Iranian-Americans to prison. An Iranian-Canadian academic speaks out about her time in an Iranian prison earlier this year.
Cleveland Indians Lead World Series 2-1 After Beating Chicago Cubs 1-0
The World Series moves to Chicago, where the Cubs took on Cleveland at Wrigley Field for Game 3. Game 4 is Saturday night.
Surviving A Shot To The Throat, Iconic Chicago Anthem Singer Returns To World Series
Wayne Messmer has sung the national anthem about 5,000 times, many times at Chicago Cubs home games. He tells Scott Simon what it means for the Cubs to be in the Series for the first time in decades.
Clevelander Sportswriter Talks City's Shot At World Series
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Cleveland sports writer Terry Pluto, of the Plain Dealer, about what the Indians being in the World Series means for the Midwestern city.
