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.
Civilians Flee Turkish Incursion
Turkey's incursion into Syria to root out Kurdish fighters who have been U.S. allies is wreaking havoc for civilians. Doctors and whole families have become displaced and some have escaped to Iraq.
Tim O'Brien On Becoming A Father At 58
NPR's Scott Simon talks to celebrated author Tim O'Brien about his new book, Dad's Maybe Book, which he wrote for his two sons.
Wildfires In Southern California
Wildfires in Southern California have burned over 47,000 acres and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. High winds and dry conditions are causing the fires to spread quickly.
Remembering Henry 'Gip' Gipson
Musician Henry "Gip" Gipson died this week. He ran a legendary blues juke joint in Bessemer, Ala.
Warren And Biden Compete For Black Voters
Joe Biden has a big lead among black voters, the core of his strength in the Democratic primary. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is appealing to African American voters with her message of economic justice.
Kurdish Americans React To U.S. Force Withdrawal
Syrian Kurdish families in San Diego are angry about President Trump's decision to pull troops from northern Syria. They say they feel betrayed after Kurdish fighters led efforts against ISIS.
Supreme Court To Take On Abortion
The Supreme Court is taking up its first major abortion case since Brett Kavanaugh joined the court, renewing a major political and legal battle over abortion rights.
Democrats Campaign At Labor Conference
At a labor conference in California, Democratic presidential candidates tried to focus on non-impeachment news, but it's still overshadowing everything else.
Trump Publicly Embraces What Others Would Hide
Every time President Trump is accused of some wrongdoing, he first denies it. But faced with irrefutable evidence, he goes all in, either on Twitter or in a live press event.
Former Ambassador On Ukraine And Diplomacy
In his phone call with the president of Ukraine, President Trump disparaged the former U.S. ambassador in Kyiv. NPR's Scott Simon asks retired U.S. diplomat Nancy McEldowney about that.