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.
Des Moines Mayor On His City's COVID-19 Mandates
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Des Moines mayor Frank Cownie about his decision to challenge Iowa's governor and mandate masks in his city.
Denver Doctor Explains How The City's Efforts To Provide Flu Vaccines
Denver is sending out strike teams to underserved areas to give the flu vaccine. Dr. Judith Shlay tells NPR's Scott Simon that the massive effort is a trial run for when a COVID-19 vaccine is ready.
In Her Debut Album, Maya Hawke Explores Young Adulthood
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor and musician Maya Hawke about her debut album Blush.
Week In Politics: What's Next For The Two Parties After Conventions Have Passed
With the Republican Convention behind us, we consider whether GOP scored points with voters and look ahead to see how the conventions might have shifted strategies, moving forward, for both parties.
Newly Unveiled Archives Reveal Pope Pius XII's Response To The Holocaust
New revelations emerge from the long-secret Vatican archive about what Pope Pius XII knew — and did — about the Nazis mass murder of Jews.
Satellite Images Show China's Expansion Of Muslim Detention Camps
BuzzFeed News has used satellite images to document China's detention of religious minorities. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to reporter Megha Rajagopalan about the massive expansion of prison camps.
Israel And United Arab Emirates Residents React To Their Countries' Opened Relations
Israelis and Emiratis are publicly celebrating and making travel plans as their two countries plan to open normal relations. But there are some dissenters.
Week In Sports: Players Strike In Solidarity With Protests For Racial Justice
We look at a remarkable week in sports, where pro-athletes in NBA and MLB stood up to owners and managers and delayed games in solidarity with those who are protesting racism and police violence.
Ee-mew Or Ee-moo? NPR's Pronunciation Sparks International Debate
A recent story about an escaped emu triggered an international incident over the pronunciation of the bird's name. While we stand by our story, it took an apology to smooth over ruffled feathers.