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.
China's Treatment Of Uighurs
NPR's Scott Simon talks with researcher Bahram Sintash about China's treatment of Uighurs. A million have been imprisoned in camps, and Sintash reports that thousands of mosques have been destroyed.
What's Behind Protests In Iran
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Virginia Tech professor Djavad Salehi-Isfahani about Iran's economy and what is driving thousands of people to the streets in several days of deadly protests.
Epstein's Death Becomes A Meme
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Don Caldwell of knowyourmeme.com about the conspiracy theories about the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
Reporter's Notebook: Hong Kong
As Hong Kong descends deeper into violence, uncertainty hangs over the Chinese territory, with protesters see no alternative to fighting, despite the increasing dangers they face.
The Aftermath Of An Immigration Raid In 'Separated'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with William Lopez about his new book, Separated, which documents the effects of a 2013 immigration raid on a community.
How The Oral Polio Vaccine Can Cause Polio
One of the vaccines used to prevent polio has actually been causing some people to get the disease.
Joe Henry On 'The Gospel According To Water'
Musician Joe Henry was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. He tells NPR's Scott Simon that the news set into motion a songwriting flurry, creating a new album, The Gospel According to Water.
Bobi Wine A Year After His Arrest And Beating
NPR's Scott Simon reconnects with Ugandan musician and activist Bobi Wine, who continues to protest President Yoweri Museveni's rule. Wine is now planning to run against him in 2021.
Trump Pardons Service Members Accused Of War Crimes
President Trump issued pardons to service members accused to war crimes, despite opposition from the Pentagon.