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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
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: Congress Continues To Debate A New Coronavirus Aid Package
The status of a much-negotiated COVID-19 relief bill and staggering statistics that show just how profoundly the coronavirus crisis has affected American lives and livelihoods.
2020 Book Concierge: Books For Foodies
Four recommendations from NPR's Book Concierge for people who like to eat, cook, clean up after cooking or talk about food.
Read 'The Shortest Day' To Celebrate The Winter Solstice
Susan Cooper and Carson Ellis — the Newbury and Caldecott award winning author and illustrator — talk about their picture book, The Shortest Day. Monday will be the shortest day of 2020.
'It Breaks My Heart And My Spirit:' Ohio Woman On Returning Her Mom To Nursing Home
In June, Patty Neidert of Akron, Ohio told us about removing her mother from a nursing home. She's had to put her into another facility that's in lockdown, but says hope is just around the corner.
What History Can Teach Us About Distributing The COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR's Scott Simon asks public health expert Bruce Y. Lee what lessons past vaccine roll-outs hold for the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine.
Fighting COVID-19 Vaccine Mistrust In The Black Community
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reverend Liz Walker of Roxbury Presbyterian Church in Boston about how to combat vaccine mistrust in communities of color.
Microsoft President Breaks Down Government Systems Hack
NPR's Scott Simon asks Brad Smith, Microsoft president, about the cyber-offensive American intelligence officials say Russia has undertaken.
Holiday Cards Bring Small Joys In A Tough Year
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Chandra Greer, owner and founder of Greer — a stationery company based in Chicago — about holiday cards for a tumultuous year.
2020 Book Concierge: 4 Current Events Recommendations
NPR's Book Concierge has nearly 400 recommendations. Today: four suggestions for reading on current events.
A Botanist's Quest To Help India Grow Its Most Popular Herb
by Sushmita Pathak
Hing is a staple of Indian cuisine, but until now it's been imported into India. Finally Indian farmers will be growing the herb.
Andrew Bird's First Holiday Album Includes A Song Inspired By The Pandemic
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Andrew Bird about his holiday album, Hark! featuring some originals and some classics.