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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.
Sports Chat: How Soon Should Athletes Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?
Where should athletes be in the line to get coronavirus vaccinations, and a college coach questions whether their basketball season should continue. NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
UK Couple Becomes One Of The First Pfizer Vaccine Recipients
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Victor and Penny Griffiths, who this week became one of the first couples in the world to get the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
Commercial Real Estate Vacancies Rising During Pandemic
by Adrian Ma
Commercial real estate is sitting empty in much of the country. That's bad news for landlords, and for the rest of the economy.
In California, COVID-19 Optimism Is Tempered By Rising Infections, Full ICUs
by Eric Westervelt
In the US' most populous state, vaccine optimism is tempered by a grim reality: California continues to set new coronavirus infection records and hospital ICUs in several counties are overwhelmed.
How Different States Will Approach COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Once Pfizer's vaccine gets delivered, it's up to individual states to actually get people vaccinated. States have different priorities and plans.
Americans Await Distribution Of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine
by Joe Palca
Americans are waiting for the first doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, expected to be distributed very soon. Moderna also has a vaccine waiting for federal review.
Why San Mateo County Is Not Under A Stay-At-Home Order
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Dr. Curtis Chan, Deputy Health Officer for San Mateo County, CA about the county's decision NOT to issue a stay-at-home order, as neighboring counties have.
Virologist Discusses FDA's COVID-19 Vaccine Authorization
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Dr. David Ho, the renowned virologist who helped develop drug therapies for AIDS patients, and is now focused on COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.
Supreme Court Dismisses Texas Lawsuit Aiming To Overturn Election Results
by Miles Parks
The Supreme Court rejected a Texas lawsuit challenging the election results in fours swing states. It was a long-shot attempt by President Trump's allies to overturn President-elect Biden's victory.
Tall Grass Food Box Project Helps Black Farmers Struggling During The Pandemic
Gabrielle Carter, Derrick Beasley, and Gerald Harris of Durham, N.C. started a project to help Black farmers during the pandemic: food subscription boxes. They share how it's been working out.
Week In Politics: Supreme Court Deals Blow To Trump's Attempts To Overturn Election
We wrap up another week with President-elect Joe Biden preparing to take office, while President Trump and his supporters deny Biden's victory, filing questionable legal challenges.
Celebrating Hanukkah During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Hanukkah celebrations are different this year. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Rabbi Ari Saks of Huntington Jewish Center about which parts of the Hanukkah story have special meaning during the pandemic.