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.
China's 100-Year-Old Communist Party Has More Members Than Most Countries Have People
China's ruling Communist Party is now a century old. One of the biggest political parties in the world, it has more members than most countries have people, which poses a challenge for leadership.
The Warming Climate Is Sparking Wildfires On The East Coast
The warming climate is raising the risk of major wildfires almost everywhere, including in normally wet New England. Forest managers in New Hampshire are alerting residents and stepping up prevention.
All-Star Baseball Player CC Sabathia Shares His Best — And Lowest — Moments In Memoir
Scott Simon speaks to author and baseball pitcher CC Sabathia about his new memoir, "Til the End."
The History Of K-Pop Has A Lot To Do With Politics
Cartoonist Sam Nakahira details the history of how K-pop became a global phenomenon.
California's Central Valley Residents Try To Stay Cool In Record Heat
California's Central Valley is experiencing a dramatic heatwave. Residents are bracing for a difficult weekend, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 130 degrees in Death Valley.
Haiti Requests U.S. Assistance To Restore Order After President Moise's Assassination
Haiti is requesting assistance from the US government to investigate the assassination of President Jovenel Moise and to restore order in the country.
Confederate Statues In Charlottesville Removed Four Years After Deadly Rally
The city of Charlottesville removes two Confederate statues that made national headlines in 2017 during the "Unite The Right" rally.
State Sen. Melissa Hurtado On Central California's Heat Wave And Water Shortages
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with state Sen. Melissa Hurtado of the California Legislature about her district's struggle with widespread drought and water shortages.
Marshall Allen's New Book Helps Patients Navigate A Confusing Health Care System
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with ProPublica reporter Marshall Allen about his new book, "Never Pay the First Bill," which advises how to manage medical debt.
New Study Finds Bull Sharks Form Social Relationships
A new study asserts that bull sharks have relationships, if not friends and enemies. Shark expert Juerg Bunnschweiler explains.
Saturday Sports: Sha'Carri Richardson Suspended For Positive Marijuana Test
Sha'Carri Richardson is suspended for smoking pot and won't run the Olympic 100 meter dash. Also, there are drawbacks to the NCAA deal letting athletes cash in on their likeness.