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.
The Week In Politics
NPR's Ron Elving talks about President Trump's extraordinary suggestion to study disinfectants to treat COVID-19, and about the new aid package for small businesses and hospitals.
Outbreak Voices: A Retired Pastor Steps Outside To Comfort The Grieving
John Thompson of Colombia, S.C., stays home as much as possible to protect his health, but he has made an exception in order to comfort the grieving.
China Lifts Lockdown, But Strict Controls Still Curb Residents
China is using high- and low-tech measures to track its residents. The digital contact methods have allowed the country to restart most of its economy, but raise concerns about privacy and accuracy.
A Writer Taps The Power Of Narrative At A Massachusetts Hospital
Suzanne Koven, a medical doctor and Massachusetts General Hospital's first writer in residence, says the healthcare center is the setting for thousands of real-life stories.
Louisiana Couple Reunites After He Spent Over 2 Weeks In Hospital With COVID-19
Louis Reese, who is undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer, spent 18 days in the hospital with COVID-19. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Louis and his wife, Tara, about being separated during this time.
Sanitation Workers Around The Country Worry For Their Safety Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Cindy Neuroth of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, talks about how the pandemic affects her job as a sanitation worker. Much of the garbage she picks up is unbagged, and she's worried about her safety.
Researchers Look To New Methods To Create Cheaper, Easier Coronavirus Testing
Several new types of tests for coronavirus infection are being developed. One uses the revolutionary gene-editing tool called CRISPR; another measures responses from cells in saliva.
Nursing Homes Hit Hard As Virus Claims Thousands Of Lives Across U.S.
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with WPLN's Blake Farmer from Nashville and KCUR's Peggy Lowe from Kansas City about how nursing homes are dealing with deadly outbreaks of COVID-19.