Chileans weigh a new constitution
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.
Rural Hospitals Struggling Financially Because Of COVID-19
Vulnerable hospitals, particularly rural ones, are closing their doors faster than ever because of the pandemic. Sarah Jane Tribble explains what that means for rural Americans.
Congress Still In Contentious Negotiations Over Coronavirus Relief
NPR's Scott Simon asks Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California about ongoing negotiations over another round of coronavirus aid.
Paris Among Eight French Cities Under Curfew As Coronavirus Cases Rise In France
As coronavirus cases rise, the French government is putting Paris and seven other cities under curfew in an effort to avoid another nationwide lockdown.
The Phillipine-born Singer Who Got 'Coffee' Stuck In Your Head Has A New Album
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Philippine-born singer Bea Kristi, better known as "Beabadoobee" about her new album Fake It Flowers.
Campaigns Aim To Reach New Voters Through Mutual Friends
In the final stretch before the election, campaigns are trying to recruit new voters by finding friends and family members who can induce them to vote.
Trump And Biden Make Last Minute Appeal To Voters
President Trump was back out in America this week, holding crowded rallies in several swing states while his rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, held socially distanced speeches to supporters.
Some 2016 Trump Voters Are Changing Their Minds In Upcoming Election
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Republican political strategist Sarah Longwell about what she's been hearing from voters who supported President Trump in 2016. A recent focus group had some surprises.
California Secretary Of State On How His State Is Preparing For Election Day
NPR's Scott Simon talks with California Secretary of State Alejandro Padilla about voting in his state, and what officials are doing to make sure things go smoothly through November 3rd.
Week In Politics: Trump And Biden's Two Town Halls
A tale of two town halls, with a rapid-fire grilling for President Trump in Miami, and divergent assessments from Trump and Joe Biden on where the U.S. is heading with the pandemic.
Saturday Sports: Football Struggles To Handle The Coronavirus
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about football's coronavirus problem and the baseball playoffs.
Bolivia Prepares For Its Long-Awaited Presidential Election
Bollivians go to to the polls tomorrow to choose a new president in their first election since leftist icon Evo Morales was ousted last year.