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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.
In Rural Areas, Residents May Be Reluctant To Take A COVID-19 Vaccine
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Lindsey Paulson, a family practice doctor in rural Colorado, about the challenges she faces in distributing a future COVID-19 vaccine.
States Announce New Mandates As COVID-19 Cases Rise Sharply In The U.S.
by Will Stone
A rapid, frightening spread of the coronavirus across the U.S. leads to a fresh round of stay-at-home guidance and mask mandates. Health officials are urging families not to gather for the holidays.
Health Care Workers Struggling As COVID-19 Cases Rise In Iowa
The coronavirus is hitting Iowa hard - again. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Suresh Gunesekaren CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics about the state's steep rise in cases.
Week In Politics: Joe Biden Leads In Key States As Votes Continue To Be Counted
by Ron Elving
Slow and steady vote counts days after the election, with Joe Biden leading in key swing states. President Trump calls shenanigans, and his team looks into legal options.
State Of The Race: Where Vote Counts Are At In Key States
by Domenico Montanaro
Every day, the number of outstanding ballots has gotten smaller, and the margins between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden have shifted, in some cases dramatically. We get an update.
How To Repair Relationships Damaged By Election Divisions
After an election year unique in its divisiveness, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with advice columnist Amy Dickinson about how people can begin to repair relationships, if they so desire.
Saturday Sports: Basketball Prepares For Life After COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about a second life for two Houston Astros, and the NBA's hopes for a post-pandemic season.
COVID-19 Cases In U.S. Reach Record Highs Again
by Rob Stein
The U.S. has reached a new, worrisome high: it's surpassed a daily count of nearly 120 thousand new confirmed coronavirus cases, a 20 percent jump in just one week.
The Polls For This Election Were Off Again. Is This The End Of The Industry?
NPR's Scott Simon talks with long-time Republican consultant and pollster Frank Luntz about yet another election where the polls were off. Luntz says misses this year mean the profession is done.