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.
Senate GOP Working On Another COVID-19 Relief Bill As Threat Of Evictions Looms
Senate Republicans are still working on their latest coronavirus relief bill but key programs are ending. An eviction ban ends today, and the last batch of $600 checks goes out this weekend
Zoos Are Reopening, But Some Animals Are More Excited For Visitors Than Others
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Oakland Zoo animal keeper Amber Paczkowski about the animals who can't wait to see us as zoos slowly reopen.
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.
Saturday Sports: Washington's NFL Team Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations
After a troubling report on sexual harrassment at the Washington NFL club, can owner Dan Synder be forced out? Also - minor league baseball fans are enjoying games, with some pandemic modifications.
Atlanta Artist Spreads COVID-19 Information Through Her Art
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to artist Sherri Daye Scott about her grassroots campaign Big Facts, Little Acts, which spreads public health information through art.
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.