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.
2017 Was The Year Of Extreme Weather
This year will go down in history for its extreme weather. Researchers have now definitively attributed three major extreme weather events to climate change.
China's Crackdown On Polluters
You've seen the pictures of smog-filled skies over Chinese cities, pedestrians venturing out only in gas masks. But 2017 was the year China finally began to crack down on big polluters.
This Year's Flu And The Benefits Of Vaccination
Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer why he advocates getting the flu vaccine even if it's not effective against a current strain.
Tourism Season Begins In Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is officially declaring itself open for tourism, three months after Hurricane Maria. The island needs the tourism dollars, but some visitors worry about vacationing amid the destruction.
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.
Making Midterm Elections About Trump Is A Bad Idea, Rove Says
NPR'S Scott Simon talks with Republican strategist Karl Rove about the effect Donald Trump might have on the 2018 midterm elections. Rove wrote about that this week in The Wall Street Journal.