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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.
Space Force Takes Next Steps
by Dan Boyce
As the pandemic consumes the U.S., the Space Force is moving ahead with recruitment.
A Remembrance Of Sister Georgianna Glose
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Teresa Theophano about Georgianna Glose, the Brooklyn nun who blew the whistle on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. She died from COVID-19 complications.
How Opposition Parties In 3 Countries Are Performing In Pandemic Politics
The coronavirus gave a boost to many presidents and prime ministers around the globe. Take a look at three democracies: the U.K., Israel and Brazil.
Breaking Down MLB Executives Eyeing A July Start For The Season
Baseball might be America's national pastime. Should it be an American priority? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about Major League Baseball's proposal.
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.
WHO Official Discusses Pandemic Ahead Of World Health Assembly
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove as the World Health Organization prepares for its annual meeting, which will take place virtually.
Fresh Out Of Medical School, She Prepares To Go To COVID-19 Hot Spot
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Daniella Concha, who is headed to Presbyterian Hospital in New York City to begin her medical residency.