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.
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough Discusses His New Book On President Harry Truman
NPR's Scott Simon talks with MSNBC host Joe Scarborough about his book, Saving Freedom: Truman, the Cold War, and the Fight for Western Civilization.
Former Students Remember Joe Clark, Educator Who Inspired 'Lean On Me'
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and legacy of famed educator Joe Clark with two of his former students, Thomas and Debra McEntyre. Clark died this week at the age of 82.
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.
Politics Chat: Congress Has A Busy Holiday Week
A busy holiday for Washington lawmakers, and the first veto override of Donald Trump's one-term presidency. Things will not slow down next week.
Saturday Sports: Ohio State And Alabama To Face Off In National Championship
College football is inching closer to the end of a tumultous year. And 2020 has been a year of firsts for women in major league sports.
This Denver Bar Once Welcomed Frank Sinatra And Jack Kerouac. Now It's Closed
The legendary El Chapultepec has closed after 87 years in business — not only because of the pandemic, but also because Denver has changed.