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.
How The Republican National Convention Broke Legal Norms
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Walter Shaub, former director of the Office of Government Ethics, about the legality of the Republican National Convention events at the White House this week.
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.
Occupational Therapist Discusses Treating COVID-19 Patients
Alisha Johnson is an occupational therapist in Atlanta. Many of her clients these days are COVID-19 survivors, and she talks about how her work has changed because of the pandemic.
Arlo McKinley On Heartbreak And Hope In His New Album, 'Die Midwestern'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Arlo McKinley, the last artist John Prine signed to his label Oh Boy Records, about his newest album, Die Midwestern.
In His New Book, Eric Weiner Finds Life Lessons From Those Long Dead
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Eric Weiner, who offers some timeless wisdom for these trying times in his new book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers.
Michigan State University Students See Chaos After School Closes On Campus Housing
Michigan State University closed on campus housing for the semester to minimize spread of COVID-19, affecting more than 5,000 students many who have already paid for their fall semester housing.