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.
Situation In Idlib, Syria
NPR's Scott Simon asks U.N. Regional Humanitarian Coordinator Panos Moumtzis about conditions in Idlib, Syria.
Markets Fall After Trump Tweets
President Trump lashed out at China and the Federal Reserve and said he's ordering U.S. companies to find suppliers outside of China. There was a sharp sell-off on Wall Street.
Larry Summers On Trade War
President Trump deepened the trade war Friday, in response to retaliatory Chinese tariffs. NPR's Scott Simon talks to former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers.
The Birds: Nesting Impedes Construction In Virginia
Crews in Virginia are preparing for that state's largest construction project, but they face an unusual obstacle — 25,000 seabirds nesting on their staging area.
Opinion: We Are Risking Health And Life
The government wants to withhold flu shots from migrants in detention centers even though doctors advise vaccinations for all detainees promptly upon arrival.
Joan Shelley On Her Musical Love Letter To Kentucky
Folk musician Joan Shelley talks with Scott Simon about her album Like the River Loves the Sea, a love letter to her home state of Kentucky.
My Signature Song: 'Jesus Dropped The Charges'
Listener Sue Cochrane shares her signature song, "Jesus Dropped the Charges," and explains how it helped get her to sobriety, influenced her work life and helped her deal with illness.
'Official Secrets' And The Iraq War
NPR's Scott Simon asks Katharine Gun and Martin Bright about the new movie, Official Secrets.
Trump's Track Record On Family Detentions
This week the Trump administration published rules that would allow the indefinite detention of migrant children with their parents. Critics say family detention centers have a bad track record.
A Swing District Congressman Changes Stance On Guns
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., has battled against tougher gun controls, but now says he wants stronger background checks, limits on the size of ammunition clips, and new so-called red flag laws.
Week In Politics
President Trump is accusing China, the Federal Reserve, and the media of hampering the economy.