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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: Big games and sponsors break Russian ties
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant about how the world of Sports is reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Americans react to how the Russian invasion of Ukraine could impact them
by Emily Russell
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is on the minds of people in rural New York. Locals are worried about troop deployments and if gas and food prices will rise as a result of the conflict.
Georgia Republicans will choose between candidates that supported or denounced Trump
by Miles Parks
The GOP primary for Georgia's top election office includes a candidate who was pressured by former President Donald Trump to overturn his 2020 defeat and another who supports Trump's election lies.
CDC drops guidance for universal indoor masking
by Maria Godoy
The CDC is dropping its guidance for universal indoor masking, instead recommending masking pegged to local conditions where spread of the virus is considered high risk.
Will the current sanctions actually push Russia to withdraw from Ukraine?
Scott Simon speaks to businessman Bill Browder, a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, about sanctions on Russia.
Her senior recital was on historically censored songs. Then her school censored her
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with Friends University student Caitlyn Fox about the recital she was not allowed to perform on campus. It was comprised of songs that were banned from musical theater.
'Checkout 19' encapsulates a lifelong love affair with the magic of books
by Scott Simon
An English schoolgirl discovers the power of reading, writing and imagination in the new novel, "Checkout 19." Scott Simon speaks with author Claire-Louise Bennett about her story.
Staple '80s band Tears For Fears is back on the scene after 17 years
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith from the band Tear For Fears about "The Tipping Point." It's their first new album in 17 years.
Week in politics: Biden sanctions Russia; first Black woman named to Supreme Court
by Ron Elving
The Biden administration responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the president announces his historic pick to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court.
What is NATO's role in responding to the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
by Scott Simon
The world is watching how NATO members respond to Russia's attack on Ukraine. Former NATO ambassador Ivo Daalder talks with Scott Simon about NATO's role in the crisis.
Ukrainian troops battle Russian troops to keep hold of Kyiv
by Eleanor Beardsley
The Ukrainian president releases another defiant video as Russian troops battle to take over Kyiv.
Araya's new album 'Ethos' meets at the intersection of R&B and electronic
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with musician Araya about his new album, "Ethos."