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.
Wutang Clan's RZA On The Racist History Of A Popular Ice Cream Jingle
Scott Simon talks with rapper and producer RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan about his new ice cream jingle to replace "Turkey in the Straw," which has links to minstrel shows.
Saturday Sports: NHL Bubble Prepares To Start Playoffs
NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the NHL Playoffs and the new COVID-19 infections in the MLB.
Oldest Nurse In U.S. Barred From Working Because Of Pandemic
At 95, Florence Rigney is believed to be the oldest working nurse in the U.S. But she's not allowed to work during the pandemic. NPR's Scott Simon talks to her about her wish to go back to the job.
Congress Stalled In COVID-19 Relief Bill Discussions
Talks between top Congressional Democrats and White House officials have failed to reconcile the coronavirus relief bills of the House and the Senate.
How COVID-19 Has Impacted New Mexico
NPR's Scott Simon talks with New Mexico's Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about how state has been handling the pandemic.
West Virginia Churchgoer Reflects On Faith During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Mary Tate's church in central West Virginia was part of the first cluster of coronavirus cases in the state. Five months later, she shares that experience and how it's made her faith stronger.
Texas Faces Dilemma: How To Accommodate COVID-19 Postive Voters
One challenge for which election officials still don't have a great answer is this: how to handle voters who test positive for COVID-19 after the deadline for absentee ballots has passed.
Week In Politics: Congress Fails To Come To Agreement On New Coronavirus Relief Bill
As lawmakers fight over what to include in the next Coronavirus relief package, we look at the impact of delaying that aid. Also, do we know more about President Trump's agenda for his second term?
Protesters Demand Accountability In The Aftermath Of Beirut Explosion
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Lebanese journalist Alia Ibrahim about the Beirut blast and why she finds hope in the tragedy.