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.
Immigrant Doctors Face Barriers Trying To Volunteer To Help Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Ram Alur, president of Physicians for American Healthcare Access, about restrictions faced by some immigrant doctors who want to help fight the pandemic.
Reports Of Domestic Violence Rise In Recent Weeks Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns
What do stay-at-home orders mean for people in abusive relationships? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Suzanne Dubus, of the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, about the additional challenges of these times.
'I Hear The Agony': Increasing Coronavirus Cases Take Toll On NYC's First Responders
Paramedics and EMTs in New York City are struggling to respond to a skyrocketing number of 911 calls during the coronavirus pandemic. More first-responders are getting sick themselves.
She Meant To Order 10 Bananas In Her Grocery Delivery. Then 10 Bunches Arrived At Her Door
An odd problem for our age: Order one banana for grocery delivery, do you get a one banana or one bunch? And what do you do when you order 10 bananas and get 10 bunches of them? NPR explores.
Mississippi Prison System Faces Investigation, Lawsuits After Rash Of Inmate Deaths
At least 30 inmates in Mississippi have died since the end of last year. The state is facing lawsuits and a federal investigation over decrepit conditions and a culture of neglect and corruption.
Actor Bob Odenkirk On His Role In 'Better Call Saul' Ahead Of Season Finale
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with TV star Bob Odenkirk about the fifth season of "Better Call Saul" and the challenge of playing an established character backwards in time.
Ohio Governor On States Banding Together, Next Steps For Coronavirus Response
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who led Ohio to take precautions against the coronavirus early — and is now facing pressure to fully reopen the state.
The Week In Politics: White House Pushes To Restart U.S. Economy Amid Coronavirus Crisis
We take a look at the president's plan to reopen the U.S. and push for an economic recovery while the number of infections and fatalities continue to climb.
Official In Ecuador Says Thousands More People May Have Died Than Government Has Reported
Officially, only several hundred Ecuadoreans have died of COVID-19. But in the city of Guayaquil, hospitals, cemeteries and morgues are overwhelmed.
