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.
Margaret Wilkerson Sexton On 'The Revisioners'
Margaret Wilkerson Sexton tells NPR's Scott Simon about her book The Revisioners, which reached across a century to tell the story of generations of women in a family line.
An HIV Crisis Among Pakistan's Children
Dr. Fatima Mir of Aga Khan University tells NPR's Scott Simon why there's been a spike in pediatric HIV infections in Pakistan.
Spike In Air Pollution In U.S.
There's been a spike in air pollution in the U.S. over the past two years — a reversal of previous trends. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Chris Frey, a former Trump administration science adviser.
The Future Of U.S. Troops In Syria
The U.S. is weighing keeping some troops in Syria to protect oil fields from ISIS.
DOJ Investigates Itself
The Justice Department is investigating its own investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Robert Litt, former DNI General Counsel Robert Litt.
A History Of Congressional Stunts
House Republicans efforts to disrupt the impeachment inquiry this week by storming a closed hearing is part of a tradition of using "stunts" to try to redirect the political debate on Capitol Hill.
Impeachment Inquiry Shifts To National Security Council
Former National Security Council staffer Michael Allen tells NPR's Scott Simon how the NSC works and what he's listening for from next week's testimony in the impeachment inquiry.
Week In Politics
There is great distance between Republican complaints about the process of the House impeachment inquiry and what witnesses have reportedly testified concerning White House wrongdoing.
Saturday Sports: World Series
The World Series match up between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros isn't the only drama for the Texas team. Their pitcher was mocked by Yankees fans and their assistant GM was canned.
70 Years Of The Zamboni
70 years ago, the owner of a California skating rink created a machine to resurface the ice in mere minutes. He gave it his family name and Zambonis have been making ice nice ever since.