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: Americans Will See Coronavirus Aid Money As Early As Today
President Biden's coronavirus aid victory may not be replicated on upcoming issues like immigration.
Scientists Discover Sea Slug That Can Regenerate Body After Being Decapitated
A researcher finds some types of slugs can completely regenerate their body after self-decapitating as a method of surviving disease.
Week In Sports: College Basketball Faces Coronavirus Crisis
A slew of college basketball players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, what may race-based concussion tests in the NFL mean for retired Black players?
How Syrian Conflict May Have Strengthened The Influence Of The Country's First Lady
NPR's Scott Simons asks Economist correspondent Nicolas Pelham about Syria's first lady, Asma al-Assad, and how she has profited during the decade-long conflict in her country.
'Bloodlands' Tells Tale Of Troubled Times In Northern Ireland
NPR's Scott Simon talks to writer Chris Brandon about his new Acorn TV series, Bloodlands, which focuses on a cold case that takes Belfast detectives back to a violent period in Northern Ireland.
California Clinic Doctor Talks About His Challenging Year Working During Pandemic
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Dr. Desmond Carson, who works at a Bay-area clinic in California about treating patients and serving the community during the pandemic.
Las Vegas Girl Scout Troop Gets Creative To Sell Cookies During Pandemic
Selling Girl Scout cookies has been different because of the pandemic. Troop leader Laquinta McFerguson, of Las Vegas, and her daughter Aysia talk about navigating the challenges.