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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.
Saturday Sports: A Big Shift For The NCAA
NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about a groundbreaking decision by the NCAA that will let college athletes earn money for their likeness, and about some pro sports reopening.
Outbreak Voices: Farmers Worry About Shortages, Bankruptcy
Small farmers have been hit hard by the pandemic's impact on the economy. We hear from three of them: John Boyd of Virginia, Maija Yasui of Oregon, and Michelle Byrnes of Iowa.
Facing Growing Pressure, Biden Responds To Assault Allegations
by Asma Khalid
Joe Biden's denial of a sexual assault allegation forces Democrats to balance believing women and believing their candidate.
Outbreak Voices: Waiting On Unemployment, Feeling Like A 'Loser'
Jennifer Riley lost her job as an occupational therapist right as the pandemic began to escalate. She's been unable to collect unemployment because claims in Florida are so backlogged.
VA Says It's Getting More Masks For Staff; Workers Say They're Still Unsafe
by Quil Lawrence
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been criticized for its lack of preparation and response to the coronavirus crisis and how its serving its vulnerable population.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
NPR's Ron Elving and Scott Simon talk about Joe Biden's response on MSNBC to a sexual assault allegation against him. Plus, the latest on President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Off-Broadway MCC Theater Kicks Off Livestream Series With 'Beirut'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Will Cantler, co-artistic director of the MCC Theater in New York City, about the theater's series of livestreamed readings of plays.
Documentary Explores Evolving Perceptions Of George W. Bush
George W. Bush is getting a reappraisal. NPR's Scott Simon talks with director Barak Goodman about the new American Experience documentary on the 43rd president, his policies, and his mistakes.