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.
Millions Still Waiting For Unemployment Benefits To Arrive
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Valencia Rush, of St. Louis. She was laid off in early April and is now one of the 38 million Americans who've applied for unemployment benefits.
Rollerblading Sees Resurgence Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Skating was at peak popularity two decades ago. Many are picking up the hobby as an easy socially distant activity.
Week in Politics: Biden Apologizes For Remarks, Trump Honors COVID-19 Victims
Joe Biden apologizes for remarks he made on a Friday morning radio show popular with black millennials; President Trump continues to contradict CDC guidelines on the coronavirus.
Restaurants Work To Keep Diners Fed And Physically Apart
As some restaurants reopen amid the pandemic, the businesses have to contrive ways to keep customers a safe distance from one another.
Reflecting On A Friendship Between A Lion Of Literature And A Critic
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Benjamin Taylor about his memoir, "Here We Are: My Friendship with Philip Roth."
Shades Of Yale Brings Songs From The Black Diaspora To The Virtual Stage
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to a capella singer and Yale sophomore Gabrielle Barnes about how her group has taken concerts online to celebrate college commencement.