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.
Week In Politics: Biden Announces Russia Sanctions, Troop Pullout From Afghanistan
The Biden Administration makes big foreign policy moves, including an end to the Afghanistan War and sanctions on Russia for election interference.
Saturday Sports: Mets Employees Come Forward About Toxic Workplace Culture
NPR's Debbie Elliot talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about allegations that the New York Mets Organization has a toxic workplace and retired Yankee Alex Rodriguez's basketball team plans.
Kirstin Valdez Quade's Debut Novel 'The Five Wounds' Is A Highly Anticipated Release
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Kirstin Valdez Quade about her new book, The Five Wounds.
Hairstylists Deal With Disastrous Pandemic Mistakes As People Come Back To Salons
Do-it-yourself bangs, extensions, and color: stylists and barbers have seen some wild pandemic hair as newly vaccinated Americans emerge for professional grooming.
Paul Theroux's Latest Book Explores Surfing As A Metaphor For Life
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with celebrated author Paul Theroux about his latest novel, Under the Wave at Waimea.
Hunter Biden Opens Up About Drug Addiction, Being A Biden In New Memoir
In part two of his conversation with Hunter Biden, NPR's Scott Simon asks about his unlikley friendship with a woman who provided him drugs during the depths of his addiction to crack.
Michigan Sees Surge In COVID-19 Among Children
There's an alarming spike in COVID-19 cases among children in Michigan. We speak with Dr. Bishara Freij, chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.
Coronvirus Vaccine Distribution Reveals Global Public Health Inequities
A coronavirus variant that originated in the UK is now the most dominant strain in the U.S. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with former USAID administrator Raj Shah about the global COVID-19 response.
Several Countries Curb Use Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Use Amid Blood Clot Concerns
Rare, but potentially fatal blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine has lead to several countries limiting its use in young people. It's a vaccine many countries are depending on.
COVID Family Reunions Are Mostly Joyful. For Those With Dementia, It Gets Complicated
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Gus Noble, community president at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care in North Riverside, Illinois, about what to expect when reuniting with loved ones with dementia.
Another Week Of Testimony Ends At Derek Chauvin's Trial
Medical experts, including a forensic pathologist and a pulmonary specialist, testified this week about the death of George Floyd in the trial of Derek Chauvin.