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 Decades On Stage, Arthur Miller's Works Defy The Final Curtain
The great American playwright was born a century ago Saturday. An activist as much as he was a writer, Miller challenged social ills in playscripts — and set a new standard for the citizen-artist.
After 14 Years, U.S. To Release Guantanamo Detainee
A new campaign in the U.K. is demanding Shaker Aamer's freedom. Aamer has been held in Guantanamo Bay for 14 years. He's a Saudi citizen and was a long-time British resident.
Parsing The Latest Presidential Campaign Finance Data
The latest campaign fundraising totals give a glimpse at which presidential campaigns are sure-footed, and which are faltering. NPR's Peter Overby and Domenico Montanaro explain the latest numbers.
CBC's Rick Mercer On Canadian Elections
Canadian elections are just days away. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the CBC's Rick Mercer about who is running, what are the issues and does anyone in America care?
This Week In Sports: Baseball Championships
The baseball championships are on and things are looking good for the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs, two teams considered underdogs.