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.
A 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti
Scott Simon speaks to journalist Harold Isaac about the 7.2 magnitude earthquake which hit the coast of Haiti on Saturday.
'Paradise' Explores A Previous Record Breaking Wildfire Season
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lizzie Johnson about her new book, Paradise, which examines the aftermath of the 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed the northern California town of Paradise.
Katha Pollitt On The Left's Free Speech Issues
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with writer Katha Pollitt about her essay in Dissent magazine titled, "The Left Needs Free Speech."
CDC Joins FDA In Recommending Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose For Certain People
The CDC is officially recommending an additional dose of vaccine for people with weakened immune systems who have already received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Pachyman Returns With New Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with musician Pachy Garcia, who performs as Pachyman, about his new album, "The Return Of..."
Remembering Grammy-Winning Folk Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith
Singer Kathy Mattea remembers Nanci Griffith with NPR's Scott Simon. Griffith, a beloved singer-songwriter, died Aug. 13 at age 68.
Russia's Iconic Leningrad Rock Club Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
40 years ago in the Soviet Union, a group of underground musicians opened a venue where they and their friends could perform. The Leiningrad Rock Club remains a legend of Russian counterculture.
R. Kelly To Face Sex Abuse Trial
The trial of singer R Kelly on charges of trafficking, abuse, and racketeering begins Monday. Kelly is accused of abusing women and girls in a pattern going back years.
What The New Census Results Tell Us About Diversity In The U.S.
New census results show growing numbers of people in the U.S. identify with more than one race. As the country becomes more multiracial, the Census Bureau is rethinking how it explains diversity.
Week In Politics: Biden Sends Troops To Afghanistan As Taliban Gains Ground
There are historic echoes both in the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the new census data.
Saturday Sports: NFL Teams Face New Consequences For Unvaccinated Players
Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media gives his take on the "Field of Dreams" game, the White Sox and Giants' success and a new penalty for NFL teams whose unvaccinated players cause COVID-19 outbreaks.
