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.
What The Budget Deal Means For Medicare Drug Prices
The new budget will likely lower the cost of expensive prescription drugs for Medicare patients. Elisabeth Rosenthal of Kaiser Health News talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier On The Democrats' Memo
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Rep. Jackie Speier of California, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, about a classified Democratic memo on FBI surveillance.
Why Trump Blocked The Democrats' Memo
The White House has blocked, for now, the release of a Democratic memo that accuses Republicans of cherry picking intelligence to criticize the FBI and protect the President.
A School Goes From Andrew Jackson To Mary Jackson
Jackson Elementary School in Salt Lake City will keep its name, but change its namesake. It will no longer be named for President Andrew Jackson, but Mary Jackson, NASA's first black female engineer.
Pennsylvania Proposes New Districts
Pennsylvania Republicans have unveiled a new map for congressional districts after a court order.
Katie Roiphe On 'The Other Whisper Network'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Katie Roiphe about her essay on the #MeToo movement in this month's Harper's Magazine. It's called "The Other Whisper Network."
Atlanta Vs. Georgia
Atlanta's bid to win Amazon's new headquarters is revealing a political divide between the city and the state's rural areas.
Week In Politics: John Kelly And Rob Porter
John Kelly, the White House chief of staff, the man who was meant to bring calm to the stormy seas of the Trump White House — has found himself at the center of the Rob Porter scandal.
Democratic Funder Tom Steyer On Budget Deal
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Democratic billionaire donor Tom Steyer on his reaction to this week's budget deal which had no provision around DACA. That's angered many Democrats, including Steyer.