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.
Biden tells Putin the U.S. will swiftly and severely respond to a Ukraine invasion
President Biden spoke to his Russian counterpart today amid increasing tensions over Ukraine.
New York Times admitted it made mistakes and moved too fast in Palin editorial
Former Republican governor Sarah Palin is suing the New York Times for defamation over an editorial that alleged wrongdoing by her political action committee. Closing arguments wrapped up Friday.
Saturday sports: Olympics viewing is down; Rams and Bengals head to Super Bowl
Scott Simon talks with Meadowlark Media Howard Bryant about highlights from the Beijing Olympics and Sunday's Super Bowl.
Tropical Philippines has only one entrant in the Winter Olympics
The Philippines has only one entrant in the Beijing Olympics: Asa Miller, who will take part in the men's giant slalom Sunday. But there's growing interest in winter sports in the tropical country.
Biden to give Afghanistan's frozen assets to humanitarian aid, then 9/11 victims
Scott Simon speaks to Foreign Policy columnist Lynne O'Donnell about President Biden's decision to give half of Afghanistan's $7 billion in frozen assets to victims of the Sept. 11 attacks.
The novel 'Chilean Poet' touches on and pulls apart the numerous varietals of love
Scott Simon talks with Alejandro Zambra about his new novel, "Chilean Poet," which follows the lives and loves of two would-be poets in Santiago.
This Colorado restaurant hired a therapist to help employees with industry stress
The mental stress of restaurant work has intensified during the pandemic. To retain staff, restaurant owners in Colorado have hired a therapist for its waiters, cooks and others to consult for free.
Health care workers in Ottawa are being harassed protesters against COVID-19 mandates
In Ottawa, health care workers have reported being harassed by protesters who oppose Canada's vaccination policies. Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Alison Eyre, who works in the city center.
Week in politics: Embassy staff in Ukraine evacuate; inflation hits 40-year high
U.S. officials are warning that Russia may attack Ukraine in the coming days, though they say there is still a chance to prevent an invasion. Also, inflation hits a 40-year high.