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.
Bored? Try Ax Throwing
There is a new sport growing in popularity: ax throwing. Just grab yourself an oversized dart board and hatchet.
Baltic Countries On Countering Russian Disinformation
President Trump is hosting the leaders of three Baltic states next month. Latvia's Foreign Minister says the meeting is an important message to Russia.
Shelling Continues In Eastern Ghouta
There's talk of a ceasefire to allow food into ravaged Eastern Ghouta in Syria, which has been under siege for five years. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks to Mouaid El Deen about what life is like there.
Cape Town Delays 'Day Zero,' But Water Problems Remain
Fears of a Day Zero of empty taps in Cape Town, South Africa have mostly eased, but poor townships say they rarely have adequate water access.
A Family Confronts Life And Death In 'The House Of Broken Angels'
The House of Broken Angels is the latest book by Luis Alberto Urrea. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the best-selling author about the novel's themes of life, death and mortality.
What Steel Tariffs Would Mean For Consumers
President Trump says he intends to impose stiff tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. Many experts say the costs of such a policy will far outweigh the benefits.
Report Accuses North Korea Of Fueling Syria's Chemical Weapons Program
A leaked U.N. report gives details on the arms North Korea has sold to Syria, despite sanctions. Scott Simon talks with Bruce Bechtol, a former Korea analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency.
A Gun Shop Owner On Age Limits In Sales
A sheriff in Florida has asked local gun shop owners to stop selling semi-automatic weapons to people under 21. Scott Simon talks to Brian DeVito of The Tactical Store. He's agreed to the request.