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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.
RJ Cutler Honors John Belushi In His New Documentary
NPR's Scott Simon talks to filmmaker RJ Cutler about his new documentary called Belushi, on the life of comedian John Belushi.
Simon Han Explores The Immigrant Experience In His Debut Novel
Simon Han's debut novel is set in the Texas suburbs he grew up in. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Han about his book chronicling the immigrant experience, Nights When Nothing Happened.
Utah Mom Juggles Life Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Rachael Seranno of Ogden, Utah tries to figure out how to feed her family daily and keep them COVID-19 free. She's the mother of five, living in her father-in-law's two bedroom apartment.
What To Do If You Get COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Hala Sabry, an emergency doctor in Seattle, about how to take care of yourself when sick with COVID-19
Urban Hospitals Under Strain As Rural Coronavirus Patients Are Sent To Cities
by Alex Smith
With coronavirus infections at record rates in rural areas, the sickest patients are being sent to big cities for care, and those urban hospitals are getting alarmingly full.
As COVID-19 Continues To Spread, Many Want The White House To Help America Mourn
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Kenneth Feinberg, a victims' rights attorney who is advocating for a new White House office to help Americans grieving loss from COVID-19 and other tragedies.
World War II Veteran Who Died Of COVID-19 Remembered By His Son
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steven White, the son of Carroll White, of Ottumwa, Iowa, a World War II veteran who died from COVID-19 at the age of 100.
A New COVID-19 Treatment Is Coming, But There's A Catch
by Richard Harris
A new medication to treat COVID patients will be available next week, but it requires an IV and is in short supply.
Hindus In Wyoming Find New Ways To Celebrate Diwali Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
by Naina Rao
Hindus have had to get creative to celebrate Diwali this year. COVID-19 has derailed the holiday that is all about families coming together.