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.
Uber Greases The Wheel With Obama's Old Campaign Manager
Uber is hiring David Plouffe, the mastermind of Obama's 2008 campaign, to power its own political strategy. What can a tech-savvy political animal offer a ride-sharing service?
Little League And College Football: The Week In Sports
NPR's Tom Goldman previews the Little League World Series final games, and looks forward to the college football season.
Nashville To African-Americans: Join Your Police Department!
In the wake of the protests in Ferguson, law enforcement officials around the country are trying to figure out how to lay the groundwork for peaceful collaborations between police and citizens.
Educators Say Students Need To Talk About Ferguson
As children begin to return to school, we reached out to ask administrators and teachers, "How do you teach Ferguson?"
Western Fighters Answer Mideast Extremists' Clarion Call
The road to violent jihad has never been so smooth. Westerners hoping to join the fight in Syria, and now Iraq, can take a flight to Turkey and meet hundreds of rebel groups eager to train them.
Remembering The Highs And Lows Of Robin Williams
Audiences treasured his tremendous comic energy. But, says NPR's Scott Simon, Williams' death this week reminds us that depression can affect anyone.
A Little League Star, A New Commissioner: The Week In Sports
There's a new Major League Baseball commissioner, and a new star Little League pitcher. NPR's Scott Simon talks to sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the latest from the world of sports.
Tensions Reignite In Ferguson Between Police, Protesters
Michael Brown, a teen shot to death by a police officer last week, is to be buried on Saturday. NPR's Cheryl Corley is in Ferguson, Mo., where the shooting occurred and days of unrest followed.
