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.
How Can Republicans And Democrats Win South Carolina?
The road to the White House now turns South. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with South Carolina political scientist Scott Huffmon about what candidates from each party must do to win in his state.
This Week In Sports: NBA All-Star Game; What About NHL Concussions?
The NBA's All Star Game starts this weekend. NPR's Linda Wertheimer and Howard Bryant of ESPN talk about the upcoming basketball exhibition, the Golden State Warriors and concussions in the NHL.
Central African Republic To Elect New Leaders Amid Violent Conditions
NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Hillary Margolis of Human Rights Watch about Sunday's vote and a report that says U.N. troops abused young women and girls.
Opposition In Venezuelan Legislature Drives New Direction – And Resistance
There's a revolution underway in Venezuela — not on the streets, where uprisings have failed, but in the halls of Congress. For the first time in nearly two decades, the opposition is in charge.
The Last Of Nazi War Convictions Will Not End Fight Against Anti-Semitism
One of the last of the trials of Nazi guards has begun in Germany. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Rabbi Marvin Hier of the Simon Wiesenthal Center about their future after these prosecutions end.
Don't Be Fooled, 'The Vegetarian' Serves Up Appetites For Fright
In "The Vegetarian," a young woman is tormented by violent dreams that drive her to give up meat. Author Han Kang says that extremes of human behavior compelled her to write the book.
Don't Mind The Markets, Experts Say — Economy Not Entering Recession
Stock markets rallied on Friday, but it was not enough to erase the losses from earlier in the week. Investors are fretting that the recent market turmoil could mean another recession.