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.
Is Putin Handling Trump The Way A KGB Officer Handles An Asset?
As Robert Mueller's Russia investigation proceeds, NPR's Scott Simon asks veteran Moscow correspondent Luke Harding how Vladimir Putin manages his relationship with President Trump.
Republicans Turn To Taxes After Alabama Defeat
After a big political loss in the Alabama Senate race, Republicans are focusing on securing their first major legislative victory: passing a tax overhaul bill.
Insights Into The Extinction Of The Passenger Pigeon
Scientists have been searching through passenger pigeon DNA to try to explain how such a huge, abundant population of birds could go extinct so quickly.
The Mystery Of The 'Oumuamua' Asteroid
NPR's Scott Simon asks the SETI Institute's Seth Shostak about what scientists have learned so far about a recently detected interstellar object.
Saturday Sports: Green Bay Packers, Houston Rockets
The NFL continues to produce drama on and off the field while the Ball family does the same for the NBA.
Amsterdam's 'Night Mayor' On The Nightlife Balancing Act
Mirik Milan helps oversee Amsterdam over night. NPR's Scott Simon asks him about being a "night mayor" and how he balances the needs of residents with the city's desire to have a vibrant nightlife.
What's In The Tax Bill
Republican lawmakers released their final tax overhaul bill after differences between the House and Senate versions were hashed out. We look at how will it affect Americans taxes.
U.K. Makes Progress In Brexit Plans
After making an agreement in Brussels, Britain and the European Union are moving on to more advanced talks about the terms of Britain's EU exit. The chaos up until now doesn't bode well.
The Future Of Polar Bears
NPR's Scott Simon asks Polar Bears International chief scientist Steven Amstrup if the animals can survive if sea ice continues to melt.
Harvey Dumped Up To 127 Billion Tons Of Water On Texas
Scientists say they know the amount of rain that fell on Houston during Harvey through the pressure all that water put on the Earth's crust.
