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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
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.
20 Years After 9/11, W.H. Auden's Poem 'September 1, 1939' Still Resonates
NPR's Scott Simon reads W.H. Auden's "September, 1, 1939," a poem that resonates with the smoke and destruction witnesses in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
How The Bush Administration Permanently Shaped National Security After 9/11
by Ron Elving
We look at how in response to the September 11 attacks, the George W. Bush administration totally reshaped U.S. national security appartus.
Pentagon Ceremony Remembers Those Lost On September 11
by Tom Bowman
We turn to the services at the Pentagon marking the moment where American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Col. Philip A. McNair Reflects On Surviving The Pentagon Attack On September 11
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Col. Philip A. McNair, who was at the Pentagon when it was struck on Sept. 11, 2001. Please note that some might find the content in this piece graphic and disturbing.
How The Department Of Homeland Security Has Evolved Since 9/11
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary for Homeland Security, about the state of the nation's security and the efficacy of resource allocation in the effort.
Remembering Joe Angelini Jr., A Firefighter Who Died In The September 11 Attacks
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Donna Angelini, whose firefighter husband, Joe, died saving others at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. This piece includes tape that could be disturbing to some.
New York Holds Ceremonies For The 2 Flights That Hit The Twin Towers
We turn to New York City, where services marking the moment that first airplane, American Airlines Flight 11, crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
Damu The Fudgemunk Breaks Down His Latest Album
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Earl Davis, aka Damu The Fudgemunk, about the samples and grooves he used for his new album, Conversation Peace.
Lauren Groff Delves Into The World Of The Nunnery In New Book
NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Lauren Groff about her new novel, Matrix, set in 12th century Europe, based on the life of the poet Marie de France.
More People Are Relying On COVID-19 Tests, But Experts Say They're Not Foolproof
by Rob Stein
Demand for COVID-19 testing is surging, and that includes rapid home antigen tests. Experts say these tests can be very useful, but it's important to know their limitations.