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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.
Saturday Sports: The Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series Win and Coronavirus Scare
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the sports of the week.
Virtual Education Is Impacting College Students' Access To Voting
College students who are studying remotely can vote in the state where their college is located. But this is controversial in some places, and students are organizing.
An Update On Taiwan And China's Troubled Relationship
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to China military expert Oriana Skylar Mastro about escalating tensions between China and Taiwan.
Northern Michigan Implements New COVID-19 Measures As Cases Rise
by Taylor Wizner
While Michigan experiences another spike in COVID-19 cases, the northern part of the state is seeing high numbers of cases for the first time. Residents there are starting to adopt new protocols.
Rising Coronavirus Cases In Iowa Could Threaten Voter Turnout
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Roxanna Moritz, Elections Commissioner for Scott County, Iowa, about in-person voting in a state where coronavirus infection numbers are rising.
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Surpass 9 Million
by Will Stone
A new, dire record: the U.S. has topped 9 million coronavirus infections. Hospitals are overwhelmed in some areas of the country, while others are preparing for a new influx of COVID-19 patients.
Trump, Biden Make Final Statements Before Election Day
by Scott Detrow
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden make their closing arguments in what's been an unusual campaign season to say the least.
Week In Politics: What The Polls Are Saying, Days Before Election Day
by Ron Elving
With just days to go, the 2020 campaign is proving to be a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency more than anything else.
A Look At The Early Voting Turnout And Voter Concerns So Far
by Pam Fessler
An unprecedented number of Americans have already cast their ballots in the 2020 election. But legal fights and other concerns are making some people nervous about Election Day and beyond.
Anya Taylor-Joy And Scott Frank Of 'Queen's Gambit' On Making Chess Mesmerizing
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Scott Frank, one of the creators of Netflix's The Queen's Gambit and Anya Taylor-Joy, who plays Beth Harmon in the series.
TikTok Comedian On Going Viral For Looking At Paint
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Australian comedian Christian Hull about his popular TikTok videos in which he watches paint get tinted and guesses what color it will become.