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.
Health Department Resignations In A Montana County Slow COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
An entire county health department in Montana quit because local elected leaders undermined their virus prevention advice. That's making it tough for the county to successfully distribute vaccines.
Despite Biden's Executive Orders, Vaccine Production May Be Hard To Ramp Up
Executive orders to speed up production of COVID-19 vaccines should increase supplies. But reporter Sarah Jane Tribble tells NPR's Scott Simon that retooling production lines could take a year.
Just As Vaccine Distribution Begins, New COVID-19 Variants Arrive In U.S.
All three coronavirus variants that appear to spread faster have now been found in the United States, raising concerns they could spark a new deadly surge and outrun treatments and vaccines.
Where Have QAnon Supporters Gone?
When Twitter and Facebook cracked down on those spreading baseless QAnon conspiracies, adherents went looking for other apps to communicate, including platforms where they may be further radicalized.
Politics Chat: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Under Fire For Controversial Comments
Social media posts by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) spreading conspiracy theories have come into focus this week. We look at the options before House Republicans on how to deal with the situation
Exploring Alexei Navalny's Journey To Becoming A Symbol Against Russian Corruption
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Julia Davis, Russian media and disinformation expert, on the evolution of Alexei Navalny from controversial figure to a popular ant-corruption opposition leader in Russia.
Saturday Sports: The Fate Of The Tokyo Olympics
We talk about Japan's determination to hold the Olympics and more inroads for women in sports.
Mass Protests In Russia Call For Alexei Navalny's Release
Protests are sweeping across Russia and hundreds have been detained. Demonstrators calling for opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be released. He was arrested last week, upon his return to Moscow.
Week In Politics: President Biden's First Days
We look at the inauguration of President Joe Biden, the many executive orders he's already signed and the choice he has between unity and supporting the second impeachment of President Donald Trump.
How Biden's Administration Is Prioritizing The COVID-19 Pandemic
The Biden Administration is taking a far more aggressive, nationally coordinated approach to the pandemic. We hear more about how it plans to support vaccination efforts.