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.
Birth Of The Taliban
After being removed from power in 2001, the Taliban signed a peace deal with the U.S. last month. A look at the origins of the group whose political fortunes seem to have come full circle.
Coping With Anxiety Over COVID-19
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks to psychologist Maggie Mulqueen about how COVID-19 has affected her patients suffering from anxiety.
Coronavirus Update: Drive-Through Testing And Other Developments
The U.S. government has ramped up its efforts to deal with coronavirus, including moves to help Americans know about their exposure to it.
Coronavirus Outbreak Means An Idle March For American Sports
In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, sports events across the country, and the globe, are being canceled or postponed.
Week In Politics: Trump Declares National Emergency
This week in politics, President Trump intensifies his administration's response to the coronavirus, while Congress tries to pass a relief bill.
What Happens To People's Legal Cases As Coronavirus Shuts Down Courts?
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks to former public defender Premal Dharia about what happens to the thousands of cases awaiting legal decisions as district and state courts are forced to shut.
States Consider Expanding Vote-By-Mail As Coronavirus Collides With Elections
With coronavirus worries, election officials are scrambling to assure voters they can still safely participate in upcoming primaries. One way is to vote from home, which has its own challenges.
How President Trump And His Democratic Rivals Are Balancing Crisis And Campaigning
President Trump is trying to manage a national crisis in a re-election year. But how is that message coming across, and how are his democratic rivals also trying to influence voters at this time?
Census Will Ask White People More About Their Ethnicities
This year, the Census Bureau is asking those who mark "white" as their race to add their origin: Germany or Italy, for example. But some white people say they're not sure how to answer that question.
New Documentary Examines How Black Girls Are Disproportionately Punished In Schools
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks to Monique Morris who produced the documentary "Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools," based on her book of the same name.