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.
Impeachment Inquiry Shifts To National Security Council
Former National Security Council staffer Michael Allen tells NPR's Scott Simon how the NSC works and what he's listening for from next week's testimony in the impeachment inquiry.
Week In Politics
There is great distance between Republican complaints about the process of the House impeachment inquiry and what witnesses have reportedly testified concerning White House wrongdoing.
Saturday Sports: World Series
The World Series match up between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros isn't the only drama for the Texas team. Their pitcher was mocked by Yankees fans and their assistant GM was canned.
70 Years Of The Zamboni
70 years ago, the owner of a California skating rink created a machine to resurface the ice in mere minutes. He gave it his family name and Zambonis have been making ice nice ever since.
Mexico's Asylum Agency Struggles To Keep Up
Mexico is on course to accept as many as 80,000 refugees this year. Its tiny asylum agency is overrun with applications and many asylum-seekers are stuck in a bottleneck of bureaucracy.
The Importance Of Preserving Videos Of War Crimes
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dia Kayyali, program manager for Witness, about YouTube's removal of videos considered to be evidence of human rights violations in countries such as Syria and Yemen.
U.K. Parliament Debates Latest Brexit Plan
In a rare Saturday session, Britain's Parliament is debating the latest proposal for removing the U.K. from the European Union.
Week In Politics
White House disarray deepened the Ukraine scandal this week and affected America's standing abroad.
The Middle East: Trump Pulls Back, Putin Pushes In
Donald Trump wants to reduce the U.S. presence in the Middle East. Vladimir Putin has been pushing to increase Russia's role. Events in Syria have crystallized the larger aims of both leaders.