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.
Saturday Sports: Remembering Dodgers' Lasorda
Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about sports and politics this week, sports betting legalizing in New York, the National Championship game, and the passing of Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda.
Escape To A Picturesque Scotland In Sarah Moss' 'Summerwater'
Scott Simon speaks with Sarah Moss, author of the new novel Summerwater.
Seyward Darby Delves Into Women's Role In The Far-Right Movement
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Seyward Darby, author of Sisters in Hate: American Women on the Front Lines of White Nationalism.
Differing COVID-19 Mitigation Approaches Cause Tensions In Colorado Counties
Two Colorado counties are feuding as one has lax virus prevention rules which the other says are a problem because it has the hospitals that serve both populations.
95-Year-Old Former Nurse Reflects On Life In The Pandemic, Vaccine Rollout
We check in with Virginia Chandler, a 95-year-old assisted living resident in Albany, Oregon, to see how she's coped with life during the pandemic and her anticipation of the coronavirus vaccine.
Why Viruses Mutate: Breaking Down The New Coronavirus Variant
With new variant in the coronavirus cropping up in several states, we take a look at how viruses mutate and how those mutations can make the coronavirus more contagious.
The Rise Of Gig Work: Companies Turn To On-Demand CEOS
A combination of global crisis and business disruption has popularized gig work, even for leadership roles. Companies are turning to gig-working CEOs to navigate crises and transitions.
Trump Clashes With Fellow Republicans As His Presidency Nears Its End
Republicans on Capitol Hill rebuked President Trump over a defense bill this week, and they're poised to clash with him again over the results of the 2020 election.
Reflecting On A Year Of Protests For Racial Justice
We look back at how the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others galvanized the Black Lives Matter protest movement in Minneapolis and across the country.