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.
Remembering Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The nation is mourning the loss of Ginsburg, a champion of gender equality, who died of cancer complications Friday.
Week In Politics: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death Sets Up Political Battle
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg gives President Trump a chance at a third Supreme Court justice. What the usual process is, and how it could be altered this time around.
Trump, Biden React To Justice Ginsburg's Death While Visiting Minnesota
President Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden were both in Minnesota yesterday, a sign of how both campaigns see the state in play.
Texas Supreme Court Blocks Harris County Clerk From Sending Voters Mail-In Ballots
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins about the Texas Supreme Court's order to halt the distribution of mail-in ballot applications to registered voters.
Users Flock To Cameo To Celebrate Life's Events During The Pandemic
It's tough marking special events these days. The New Yorker's Naomi Fry explains many people are now turning to an app called Cameo for personalized celebrity messages for their friends and family.
Mourners Gather At Supreme Court To Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court justice, sent mourners flocking to the Supreme Court for an impromptu vigil.
A Look At Updates In 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Paul Rusesabagina's Arrest
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to journalist Anjan Sundaram about the charges brought by the Rwandan government against the man whose heroism inspired the movie "Hotel Rwanda," Paul Rusesabagina.
What's Behind The Shortage Of Refrigerators And Other Major Appliances?
Some shoppers looking for new fridges, freezers or washers have been finding themselves out of luck. The coronavirus pandemic had affected both their supply and demand.
It's Been A Tense Week For Politics And Pandemic Science
Political interference on COVID-19 guidelines at the CDC, a DHHS spokesman on leave after attacking scientists on facebook live, and the President continues to contradict the science of the pandemic.
In His New Album, Jazz Giant Chick Corea Takes On Classical Music
Jazz superstar Chick Corea's new album Plays features solo piano live performances with takes on classical and jazz pieces by Scarlatti, Chopin, Bill Evans, and Thelonious Monk.
Joan Osborne Gets Political In 'Trouble And Strife'
Joan Osborne's new album is called Trouble and Strife, and it's her most political. She speaks about it with NPR's Scott Simon.