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.
Pittsburgh Teen 'Rises Up' In Song For WYEP's Reimagination Program
Pittsburgh producer INEZ works with young musician Na'Chelle Simone on a song for radio WYEP's Reimagination program.
Portland Protests Continue For 59th Consecutive Day
In Portland, a federal judge has denied a request by the state of Oregon to halt federal police activity. The decision comes as Trump is reportedly mulling sending more federal agents to other cities.
Coronavirus Surge Strains Texas Medical Facilities
Surges in coronavirus cases across Texas have begun to hobble medical facilities as hospitals, doctors and nurses strain to cope with the spike.
Conflict Between Federal Officers, Protesters In Portland Continue
Federal law enforcement officers and protestors clashed again overnight in Portland, Oregon. The city's mayor says they are endangering demonstrators.
New Bill Aims To Help Music Venues Suffering Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Small music venues in the US are looking for a lifeline — and a new bill in Congress called The Restart Act might be it. Advocates say the future of independent venues relies on government relief.
Author Miles Harvey Tells The Story Of Schemer And False Prophet James Strang
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Miles Harvey about his book The King of Confidence: A Tale of Utopian Dreamers, Frontier Schemers, True Believers, False Prophets, and the Murder of an American Monarch.
Unemployment Remains High, But Spending Is Improving Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Consumer spending is rebounding, yet Americans continue to file for unemployment week after week, something Congress has to consider as it moves to shore up the pandemic U.S. economy.
Texas Man On What It's Like Being Evicted During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Daniel Garcia of Houston, Texas has been evicted from his home. He shares what that experience has been like for him and his family as part of our Outbreak Voices series.
Florida Woman Takes Job At Memory Care Facility To See Husband During Pandemic
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mary Daniel of Jacksonville, FL about becoming a dishwasher for a memory care facility. It allows her to spend time with her husband as family visits have been restricted.