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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.
Yemen Reports Its 1st COVID-19 Case
by Jane Arraf
In a country at war and already seeing widespread malnutrition, Yemen's troubles are compounded by the threat of the coronavirus.
How To Translate A Concept Like 'Social Distancing' In Other Languages
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Arcenio López of the Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project. He and his colleagues translate COVID-19 information for people who speak indigenous languages.
People Who Have Addictions Face Increasing Isolation Amid Pandemic
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with a member of Alcoholics Anonymous about addiction in the time of the coronavirus.
Judge Calls System's Treatment Of Those Who Have Mental Illnesses 'The Definition Of Insanity'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steven Leifman, who advocates for people with mental health issues in the criminal justice system. He's the focus of a PBS documentary.
The Million Mask Challenge
Before the CDC suggested Americans wear cloth masks in public, people were busy sewing masks for first responders. Vanessa Fulton talks about the effort she helped to launch in the D.C. area.
COVID-19 Survivor Who's Also An Epidemiologist Reflects On His Illness
"It felt a lot like Groundhog Day," Dr. Michael Saag told NPR's Scott Simon, describing daily recurrences of the symptoms. He also tried a controversial treatment that he said he now regrets.
'Every Single Thing That Anyone Buys Was Delivered On A Truck'
Trucking is vital to American life, and it has also been changed by the coronavirus pandemic. Dakota Roach talks about his experiences on the road.
As Holy Week Begins, Churches Seek Safe Means For Togetherness
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Darron LaMonte Edwards, the lead pastor at United Believers Community Church in Kansas City, Mo., about how he and his congregation are adapting to a new, dispersed normal.
Author Terry McMillan On Her New Book 'It's Not All Downhill From Here'
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Terry McMillan about her new book, "It's Not All Downhill from Here."
CDC Changes Course, Says Everyone Should Cover Their Face In Public
by Allison Aubrey
U.S. officials say high-quality masks should still be saved for health care workers, but are encouraging people to use something to cover their mouth and nose when they're out in public.