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.
Week In Politics: Rising COVID-19 Cases, Analyzing Cuban Relations, New Trump Book Out
New COVID-19 cases among the unvaccinated are increasing fast. And a new book with allegations about how former president Donald Trump wanted to use the military.
The Taliban's Resurgence In Afghanistan Has Regional Security Implications
Scott Simon speaks to Ahmad Shuja Jamal, head of international affairs at Afghanistan's National Security Council, about regional security issues in the event of a Taliban takeover.
The Latest From The Recovery Effort At The Surfside, Fla., Condo Collapse
We'll have the latest on the collapse of the condo building in Surfside, Florida, where the rescue mission has ended and crews are now focusing on recovering bodies in piles of concrete.
What Biden's Latest Executive Order Means For Businesses And Consumers
President Biden signed a new executive order this week to promote competition in the U.S. economy — we'll take a look at what that means for businesses and consumers.
The City Of Colby, Wis., Attempts, Yet Again, To Name The State Cheese Its Namesake
Lawmakers have introduced a bill to make colby the official state cheese of Wisconsin. This isn't the first attempt — spearheaded by the town of Colby — to make this happen.
Week In Politics: Biden Focuses On Foreign Policy
We look at how the White House is handling the consequences of pulling U.S. troops out of Afghanistan. We also look to what's next in the fight against limiting voting rights.
The Latest From Haiti In The Wake Of President Jovenel Moise's Assassination
We have the latest updates on the situation in Haiti, where the country is on the brink of major political upheaval after President Jovenel Moise was assassinated in his home earlier this week.
China's 100-Year-Old Communist Party Has More Members Than Most Countries Have People
China's ruling Communist Party is now a century old. One of the biggest political parties in the world, it has more members than most countries have people, which poses a challenge for leadership.
The Warming Climate Is Sparking Wildfires On The East Coast
The warming climate is raising the risk of major wildfires almost everywhere, including in normally wet New England. Forest managers in New Hampshire are alerting residents and stepping up prevention.