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.
Yale Law Professor Discusses National Unrest Following Deaths Of 2 African Americans
Scott Simon speaks to Professor Stephen Carter about protests that have taken place this week in various U.S. cities.
A Look At The Latest Updates In Hong Kong
After China's central government asserted more direct authority over Hong Kong, President Trump announced his intent to revoke Hong Kong's special customs status and take other steps.
Swarms Of Locusts Are The Latest Threat To India Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
On top of rising infections, a cyclone and 100 million people out of work, India has another problem: An invasion of locusts — the worst in 25 years.
Inside 'Oh, Hello: The P'dcast' With Gil Faizon And George St. Geegland
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Faizon and St. Geegland, who sound oddly like comedians John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, about their podcast.
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Georgia Landlord Steps Up To Assist Tenants
During the first month of shutdowns, Atlanta commercial landlord Robert Fransen decided to work with his tenants to cut them a break on their rent and help them adapt their businesses to the pandemic.
Consumer Spending Plunged More Than 13 Percent In April Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
With many stores and restaurants closed last month, consumer spending plunged. That's a big blow for the economy, since consumers are the nation's biggest economic engine.
COVID-19 Outbreak Overwhelms Yemeni City Of Aden
In Yemen's hospitals, the medical staff have become the patients. With the beds filled, sick members of the public are turned away, and aid groups say a "catastrophe" is unfolding.
As Protests For George Floyd Continue Nationwide, All Eyes Are On How Police Respond
Images of a burning precinct in Minneapolis raised questions about police tactics during unrest. When emotions are running high, law enforcement has to decide when to stay — and when to go.
Minnesota Attorney General On George Floyd Case, Protests
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Attorney General Keith Ellison about the death of George Floyd, the resulting protests and the arrest of the former officer on a murder charge.
The Latest Updates From Minneapolis As Protests For George Floyd Continue
Protests that started in Minneapolis have spread across the nation, as anger boils over the death of George Floyd.
