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 her mother's stroke, Lara Porzak helped finish new novel 'Properties of Thirst'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with novelist Marianne Wiggins about her latest book, "Properties of Thirst," along with her daughter, Lara Porzak, who helped her mother finish writing it after a stroke.
Week In Politics: Job growth in a shrinking economy
While the size of the economy shrank, the nation is still creating jobs at a surprising rate. Also, hedge fund managers end up ahead after negotiations on the Democrats' climate change bill.
Her father's wartime piano accompanied joyful moments
Loretta Berning remembers her father and a cherished Victory Vertical piano made during World War II for our StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative.
Meridian Brothers collaborate with an imaginary salsa band on new album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to musician Eblis Alvarez about his new album, "Meridian Brothers and El Grupo Renacimiento." It's an imaginary collaboration with a fake 1970s Colombia salsa band.
Salt Lake City councilman combats speeding with humorous yard signs
Salt Lake City council member Alejandro Puy knows speeding in his district is a problem, so he's created custom yard signs to get drivers' attention.
Meet this new gun owner: a single mom in Colorado
To understand what's driving gun sales, Weekend Edition is featuring conversations with new gun owners. Today, NPR's Scott Simon talks with Misheika Gaddis, a single mom in Aurora, Colo.
Rep. Peter Meijer on his loss to Trump-endorsed challenger in Michigan primary
NPR's Scott Simon talks with U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan about his loss in the Republican primary this week. His Trump-backed opponent received money from Democrats.
Pelosi's Taiwan trip had major significance — and potential consequences
NPR's Scott Simon talks with U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., about his trip to Taiwan with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other foreign policy issues.
Indiana becomes the first state to approve an abortion ban post-Roe
Indiana has become the first state to pass new new abortion ban after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision in late June.
Saturday Sports: Griner sentenced in Russia; Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games
Brittney Griner sentenced in Russia. Deshaun Watson suspended from six games for alleged sexual misconduct. And the deaths of two titans of sport: Bill Russell and Vin Scully.
Russia is open to freeing Brittney Griner in a prisoner swap
The Kremlin says it's open to talking about a trade for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner. It warned Washington against using the media in negotiations over a swap.