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.
How Medical Professionals Can Fix Opioid Overprescribing
A rise in drug overdose deaths is putting doctors and dentists back under scrutiny for ignoring federal safety guidelines. Simple solutions could include prescribing weaker opioids or fewer pills.
Week In Politics: Dramatic Rise In U.S. COVID-19 Cases Continues
The coronavirus crisis keeps on going, as cases continuing to surge in the U.S. Millions are unemployed, and the White House keeps sending mixed signals.
Trump's COVID-19 Visa Bans Hit Hard For Diversity Visa Lottery Recipients
Millions of immigrants apply for a shot at a green card through the diversity visa lottery, sometimes applying year after year. But this year, most winners are out of luck.
New COVID-19 Data Reporting Rule Sparks Confusion At Hospitals
The Trump Administration has states and hospitals scrambling with a new rule that makes them bypass the CDC and send their coronavirus data to directly to the department of Health and Human Services.
Florida Congresswoman On How Her State Is Handling COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Congresswoman and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala about the federal and state response to COVID 19. Shalala's district is in south Florida.
Ellie Goulding On New Album, Living In New York and Coming Out Of Her Hiatus
British popstar Ellie Goulding talks about her new album "Brightest Blue" and about finding confidence and inner peace after years in the spotlight and a five-year hiatus.
Saturday Sports: Washington's NFL Team Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations
After a troubling report on sexual harrassment at the Washington NFL club, can owner Dan Synder be forced out? Also - minor league baseball fans are enjoying games, with some pandemic modifications.
Atlanta Artist Spreads COVID-19 Information Through Her Art
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to artist Sherri Daye Scott about her grassroots campaign Big Facts, Little Acts, which spreads public health information through art.
Residents Of Alaskan Town Receive Monthly Stipend Not To Move Away During Pandemic
Southeast Alaska's economy is getting hammered without cruise ship tourists due to COVID-19. One city there is using its federal relief money to pay residents not to move away.
Charlie Kaufman On His Strange New Debut Novel, 'Antkind'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Charlie Kaufman about his new novel, Antkind, about film critic B. Rosenberger Rosenberg and his quest to recall a strange new film.
Pediatrician Makes Case For Reopening Schools This Fall
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sara Bode, pediatrician and member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, about sending students back to school this fall.