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.
Why 2020 Democrats Want Endorsements From 'The Squad'
Four progressive first-term members of Congress, all women of color, have become sought-after endorsers and candidate surrogates in the Democratic presidential primary.
Some Dinosaurs Had Lice
Researchers have determined that some dinosaurs had lice. NPR's Scott Simon talks with paleontologist Chung Kun Shih about this exciting yet revolting discovery.
Balancing LGBTQ Rights And Religious Liberty
Two Republicans want to bridge the conflicting claims of religious liberty and LGBT rights. Their "Fairness For All" initiative is supported by some Christian leaders and conservative LGBT activists.
French Entertainer Madeon On 'Good Faith'
NPR's Scott Simon asks Hugo Leclercq, also known as Madeon, about his latest album Good Faith. His YouTube mashup of 39 tunes called "Pop Culture" went viral in 2011.
Scorpions Infest Brazilian Cities
NPR's Scott Simon asks University of São Paulo researcher Hamilton Carvalho about an explosion in the scorpion population in Brazilian urban centers.
Gunmen Open Fire On Protesters In Baghdad
Violence against anti-government protesters in Baghdad is escalating, and threatening to turn into all-out conflict.
Uighurs And Genetic Surveillance In China
Geneticist Yves Moreau tells NPR's Scott Simon the ethical concerns he has for businesses and academics who may be helping Chinese authorities to track Muslim minority groups.
Iran Releases U.S. Prisoner In Exchange
President Trump confirms in a statement that a Princeton University grad student being held by Iran has been released after more than three years of captivity.
West Virginia Corrections Employees Fired, Suspended Over Nazi Salute Photo
Two West Virginia corrections officers and a cadet have been fired after about two dozen trainees were photographed giving an apparent Nazi salute. Thirty-four others have been suspended.