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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
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.
David Sheff Charts Jarvis Jay Masters' Buddhist Journey In Prison In New Book
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author David Sheff and inmate Jarvis Jay Masters about Sheff's new book, The Buddhist on Death Row.
COVID-19 Pandemic Cancels County Fair Competitions
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jordan Stivers, of Santa Clara, California whose last year to showcase and auction livestock at the county fair was disrupted by the pandemic.
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
by Claudia Grisales
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.