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.
Support For Marijuana In Coal Country
In Meigs County, Ohio, some residents are turning to pot to help bring prosperity back to this former coal mining town.
What The New Tax Law Means For California
California state legislators are seeking ways to blunt the impact of new federal tax law on their state. The symbolism of their move is politically important in the deep blue state.
Republican Opposition To Offshore Drilling
The Trump administration is planning to allow more offshore drilling. This has put it at odds with Republicans like Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, who talks with NPR's Scott Simon
Russia Investigation Update
It was a big week in the Russia investigation. The president's former political guru said a campaign meeting with Russians was "treasonous" and the attorney general got into hot water.
Trump's Week Of 'Fire And Fury'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with conservative commentator Ed Martin about Michael Wolff's new book Fire and Fury and the rift between President Trump and his former chief strategist Steve Bannon.
Advocating Changes To Missouri's Juvenile Justice System
Missouri is one of only five states to prosecute 17-year-old crime suspects as adults. Civil rights attorney Mae Quinn tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer why she's pushing to raise the age to 18.
What To Expect From Trump In 2018
We review President Trump's impromptu interview with The New York Times and look ahead to his upcoming battles with congressional Democrats.
Board Games To Fight Bias
Can a game help reduce a person's racial and ethnic biases? One researcher says yes. But how long the effect will last is an open question.
Saturday Sports: Expect More Politics In The New Year
Politics is expected to dominate sports in the new year much as it did in 2017, from the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl to the Olympics and World Cup.
U.S. Raid Killed Yemeni Civilians, Villagers Say
Yemeni civilians say they were the victims of a U.S. special forces raid that was aimed at al-Qaida militants. The U.S. military says their stories will prompt a reassessment of the strike.
Russian Opposition Leader Barred From Running For President
Veteran Moscow reporter Shaun Walker of The Guardian talks with NPR's Linda Wertheimer and assesses the threat posed by opposition activist Alexei Navalny to Vladimir Putin.