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.
David Sheff Charts Jarvis Jay Masters' Buddhist Journey In Prison In New Book
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author David Sheff and inmate Jarvis Jay Masters about Sheff's new book, The Buddhist on Death Row.
COVID-19 Pandemic Cancels County Fair Competitions
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jordan Stivers, of Santa Clara, California whose last year to showcase and auction livestock at the county fair was disrupted by the pandemic.
Saturday Sports: NHL Bubble Prepares To Start Playoffs
NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the NHL Playoffs and the new COVID-19 infections in the MLB.
Oldest Nurse In U.S. Barred From Working Because Of Pandemic
At 95, Florence Rigney is believed to be the oldest working nurse in the U.S. But she's not allowed to work during the pandemic. NPR's Scott Simon talks to her about her wish to go back to the job.
Congress Stalled In COVID-19 Relief Bill Discussions
Talks between top Congressional Democrats and White House officials have failed to reconcile the coronavirus relief bills of the House and the Senate.
White Collar Workers Put On Assembly Line As COVID-19 Shrinks Worker Population
Due to COVID-19 worker shortages, the Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio needs some of its white collar office workers, like those in accounting, to work on the assembly line with little training.
Week In Politics: Trump's Tweet On Delaying Election Sees Bipartisan Backlash
The U.S. saw devastating economic numbers. Negotiations over the coronavirus relief bill are at a standstill. And, a tweet about delaying the election that got a rare bipartisan fact check.
China's Communist Party Wants To Demolish Homes, Rebuild Rural Countryside
More than 40% of Chinese people still live in the country's vast, rural countryside. The Communist Party wants modernize the villages by force and rebuild them completely.
How U.S. Protests For Racial Justice Have Impacted The Country's Global Image
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Boston College sociologist Ali Kadivar about protests, dissent, and the effects of state-led use of force.