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.
Hashtag Reminds Us Why Sexual Crimes Are Often Unreported
This week a new hashtag arose:#WhyIDidntReport. It follows President Trump's response to the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. NPR's Scott Simon has the story.
Rosenstein Rejects Report That He Discussed Secretly Recording Trump
The New York Times reported that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed recording the president and entertained the idea of invoking the 25th amendment in order to remove him from office.
Ugandans Nurse Scars From Disputes With Decades-Old Regime
Opposition lawmaker and musician Bobi Wine returned to Uganda from the U.S. where he was being treated for injuries after a beating by presidential guards. In a country full of anger, what's next?
Study: Since The 1970s, Drug Overdoses Have Grown Exponentially
The research suggests that the ongoing opioid crisis may be part of a larger epidemic going back decades. The study also shows more users take multiple drugs — many of which are more potent.
Ex-Sawdust Factory Is Transformed Into A NYC Musical Venue
The non-profit in Brooklyn functions as performance space, record label and artist incubator. Despite its small size, it has a foundation with a $450,000 fund to develop new work.
W.Va. Plan Would Allow Some Service Members To Vote Via Smartphone
That state is experimenting with allowing service members deployed overseas to vote using an app on their smartphone. But there are some big security concerns about the app.
First Debate Held In Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race
In the first of three debates, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz confronted challenger Democrat Beto O'Rourke Friday night in Dallas. They'll face off again Sept. 30 in Houston and Oct. 16 in San Antonio.
Sen. Grassley Gives Kavanaugh Accuser More Time To Consider Options
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's path to confirmation hit a roadblock after allegations of sexual assault decades ago. The Senate Judiciary Committee wants Christine Blasey Ford to testify.
Red Sox Win AL East, Browns Win A Game And Vontae Davis Retires
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine about Boston's win, Cleveland's first win in two years, a mid-game NFL retirement — plus more from this week in sports.
Ashley Toliver's 'Spectra' Is Her First Major Book Of Poems
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ashley Toliver about her collection of poems entitled Spectra. It examines the writer's experiences with relationships, giving birth and living with cancer.