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.
Stromae channels the complexity of humanity in long-awaited album 'Multitude'
Scott Simon speaks with electro-pop sensation Stromae about his new album, Multitude, and the musical influences from around the world that inspired it.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 10th day
An attempted ceasefire in southern Ukraine was intended to allow for the evacuation of two cities. But Russian forces resumed their bombardment before all civilians could get out.
Azar Nafisi's new book is on what it means to 'Read Dangerously'
Scott Simon speaks with author Azar Nafisi about her new book, "Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times."
Saturday sports: Russia and Belarus banned from Paralympics; Coach K's last game
Russia and Belarus have been kicked out of the Winter Paralympic Games, and MLB players are pushing for better pay in contract negotiations with owners.
Secretary of State Blinken visits Poland to discuss further assistance to Ukraine
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is visiting Poland as Russia continues its assault on neighboring Ukraine.
Biden considers banning Russian oil but gas prices are already creeping up
The White House is hesitant to halt imports of Russian oil, but the administration is not ruling it out.
The Fed plans to raise interest rates, though cautious of maintaining job growth
The Federal Reserve Board plans to raise interest rates in an effort to curb inflation. It wants to do that without stalling job growth, and is likely encouraged by the latest employment report.
Russian law bans journalists from calling Ukraine conflict a 'war' or an 'invasion'
In order to control what the Russian public knows about invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that imposes stiff sentences on journalists who air "false information."
The Russian-Ukraine conflict could strengthen neo-fascist groups in both countries
Experts have roundly dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's suggestion that Nazism is prevalent in Ukraine. Still, they worry the war may strengthen neo-fascist groups in both countries.