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.
Sports Chat: NBA Playoffs Underway As Players Stay In Their 'Bubble'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about sports and COVID-19 bubbles. The NHL has two bubbles and the NBA, which has started its playoffs, is in a solo bubble.
Putin Critic Alexei Navalny Arrives In Germany For Medical Treatment
The Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrived in Berlin and is receiving treatment after an alleged attempt to poison him.
'You Ought To Do A Story About Me' Tells True Story Of A Photographer And His Subject
NPR's Scott Simon talks to the former football star Jackie Wallace and photojournalist Ted Jackson about their friendship, which they documented in a new book, You Ought To Do A Story About Me.
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.
Georgia's Governor Rejects White House Report Critical Of State's Virus Response
With bars and restaurants still open, Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp is pushing back on the latest report from the Trump Administration which says the state leads the nation in new infections.
After Recovering From COVID-19, Many Still Have Painful Symptoms
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Margot Gage, professor of epidemiology at Lamar University in Texas. She was infected with the coronavirus in March and still suffers from a series of serious symptoms.
University Of California Custodian Discusses Life And Work During A Pandemic
Nick Gutierrez cleans dorm rooms at the University of California Santa Cruz, and has been doing so for most of the pandemic. He talks about what that's been like, and his concerns for this quarter.
Evangeline Gentle Finds Hope In Uncertain Times Through New Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with singer-songwriter Evangeline Gentle about their debut self-titled album.
Republicans To Host In-Person National Convention Next Week In North Carolina
Republicans finally settled on Charlotte, N.C for a small in-person gathering to formally nominate President Trump for a second term. And it will be unlike like any political convention before it.
Are All Masks Created Equal? How To Find The Right Mask To Protect Against COVID-19
Masks are a key weapon against COVID-19, but how do you pick one? We have an update on the mask news of the week.