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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.
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.
McConnell Calls For Measures To Shield Open Businesses From Lawsuits
by Jim Zarroli
Worries about liability are keeping some businesses from re-opening: If an employee or a customer contracts COVID-19, can they sue the business?
The Role Of Home Pulse Oximeters In Treating COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Alon Dagan about his study of how pulse oximeters are used in COVID-19 treatment.
Doctor Explains Decisions To Delay Elective Surgeries
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ER doctor Daniel Buckland about the consequences of postponing or canceling elective surgeries during the pandemic.
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.