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.
Sports Announcer Keith Jackson Dies At 89
Sports announcer Keith Jackson, most famous for calling college football games, has died at the age of 89.
Detroit Kit Tests Indicate Hundreds Of Serial Rapists
Eight years ago, Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy made processing untested rape kits a priority. She tells NPR's Scott Simon her office has discovered more than 800 serial rapists in the process.
How Political Media Reacted To Trump's Vulgarity
President Trump's use of vulgar language to describe countries in Africa and Central America has sparked fierce reaction. Some in the media have applauded him; others say the comments were racist.
Why So Many House Republicans Are Retiring
A record number of House Republicans are retiring. History shows that after a new president wins, his party doesn't fare well in the next midterms. President Trump also has low approval ratings.
What Trump's Language Means For Immigration Overhaul
President Trump's reported use of vulgar language this week at a bipartisan meeting on immigration has upended those talks and raised the threat of a government shutdown.
What's Next For Salvadorans In The U.S.
The U.S. is ending the temporary protected status designation for nearly 200,000 Salvadorans. Journalist Carlos Dada of the website El Faro tells NPR's Scott Simon about the situation in El Salvador.
Saturday Sports: North Korea At The Winter Olympics
North and South Korea are discussing details of the North's participation in the Winter Olympics.
Russia's Underground Art Finds A Home In The U.S.
For 50 years, an American economics professor collected dissident art from the Soviet Union. The abstract art pieces, considered nonconformist by the Soviets, have been donated to Rutgers University.
UC President Janet Napolitano On DACA Lawsuit
University of California President Janet Napolitano talks with NPR's Scott Simon about her involvement in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the DACA program.
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin On Requiring Medicaid Recipients To Work
Kentucky is the first state to require Medicaid recipients to work or get job training in order to qualify for aid. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Gov. Matt Bevin about the new requirements.
Longtime Record Producer Joe Boyd On Albanian 'Saze' Music
Record producer Joe Boyd recorded his new album with a group of southern Albanian singers and musicians. It's a record of polyphonic Albanian music that reminds him of his rock 'n' roll youth.