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.
Son Talks About 89-Year-Old Dad's Recovery From COVID-19
Eugene Campbell, 89, contracted COVID-19 while at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington. His son, Charlie Campbell, tells NPR's Renee Montagne that his father has recovered and is doing well.
Coping With Anxiety Over COVID-19
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks to psychologist Maggie Mulqueen about how COVID-19 has affected her patients suffering from anxiety.
Coronavirus Update: Drive-Through Testing And Other Developments
The U.S. government has ramped up its efforts to deal with coronavirus, including moves to help Americans know about their exposure to it.
Latest In Sports And How Coronavirus Could Affect March Madness
NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Michele Steele about the NFL's new collective bargaining agreement as well as how worries over the spread of COVID-19 will affect the March Madness tournament.
How Trump Is Handling 2 Recent Disasters
President Trump on Friday got a first-hand look at Tennessee's cleanup after deadly tornadoes, and in Atlanta, the CDC's response to coronavirus — two very different kinds of deadly disasters.
New Book Tells Story Of A Secret Love In A Small Town
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Dennis E. Staples about his debut novel, "This Town Sleeps."
How Coronavirus Is Disrupting Cultural And Economic Life
It was a roller-coaster week on Wall Street as investors struggled to understand the potential fallout from the coronavirus.
Why Is There A Worldwide Run On Toilet Tissue Amid The Coronavirus?
Why is there a massive run on toilet paper in countries worried about the Coronavirus? The short answer: Fear.
How First Responders Are Dealing With Coronavirus
Local ambulance and emergency medical service agencies were already on tight budgets before coronavirus. A local ambulance crew and the head of a national EMS organization tell us their concerns.
As The World Struggles To Contain Coronavirus, Scientists Race To Develop Vaccine
Scientists are racing to create a vaccine to protect people against the new strain of the coronavirus. But while researchers are making fast progress, a vaccine is probably more than a year away.
Counterterrorism Expert Explains U.S.-Taliban Peace Deal
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Seth Jones of Center for Strategic and International Studies about the situation in Afghanistan where violence continues after the U.S.-Taliban peace deal.