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.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on what to expect from infrastructure plan
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the House and headed for President Biden's signature.
In 'Blue Skinned Gods,' Kalki is the incarnation of Vishnu but doubts his power
In India, a boy with blue skin and worshipped as a god. Scott Simon speaks with SJ Sindu about her new book, "Blue Skinned Gods."
Saturday Sports: Braves win World Series; Aaron Rodgers outed as unvaccinated
Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the revelation that Packer's quarterback Aaron Rodgers is unvaccinated and the Brave's victory in the World Series this week.
More than half of Afghanistan's population faces hunger
Scott Simon speaks to PBS News Hour correspondent Jane Ferguson about the latest developments in Afghanistan, where millions face food shortages as the Taliban struggle to maintain security.
Ahmaud Arbery's mother watches video of his death for the first time as trial starts
Testimony got underway Friday in Georgia in the murder trial of three white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man gunned down as he jogged. The trio suspected Arbery of recent break-ins.
This community college is giving two years of free tuition to local graduates
Scott Simon speaks to Joe Mulford, president of Pine Technical and Community College, about his college providing two years of free tuition to local high school graduates.
Boston quietly settled a case where police thought Black stroke victim was drunk
Last year, the city of Boston settled a case for $1.3 million after police mistook a Black man suffering a stroke for a drunk driver. The settlement is one of the largest in Boston's recent history.
Class conflict and economic hardship in 'Squid Game' is real for many South Koreans
The themes of class conflict and economic hardship in the Netflix series "Squid Game" are real for many South Koreans, and relate to issues on the agenda ahead of presidential elections next year.
Why milk prices are up
Scott Simon talks with Dairy Radio Now's Lee Mielke about the rising price of milk in the markets.
Advice for cold, flu and COVID-19: Wear a mask and wash your hands
Flus and colds could be more prevalent this year because they didn't spread as much last year due to pandemic restrictions. We answer questions about the flu vaccine and how to stay protected.
Defense says Kyle Rittenhouse acted in self-defense when he killed two in Kenosha
The prosecution in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial told the jury that he committed murder and didn't act in self-defense when he shot and killed two people and injured a third in Kenosha, Wisconsin.