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.
Gish Jen tells stories of the U.S. and China in 'Thank You, Mr. Nixon'
Scott Simon talks to writer Gish Jen about her new book of short stories, "Thank You, Mr. Nixon," which deals with cross-cultural understanding — and misunderstanding.
Russia could cyberattack Ukraine — again — and disrupt the entire world
Security analysts are concerned that Russia could launch cyberattacks against Ukraine, as it did in 2017. That could compromise government agencies, banks, and energy infrastructure.
Renowned conductor Marin Alsop gets her own documentary
Scott Simon speaks with renowned conductor Marin Alsop about the new movie, "The Conductor," about her storied life and career in classical music.
Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk releases 'The Books of Jacob'
The latest novel by Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk takes us back to 18th century Eastern Europe. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with her and Jennifer Croft, the translator of "The Books of Jacob."
Week in politics: U.S. troops on alert at Russia-Ukraine border; Breyer retiring
Tensions at the Ukraine-Russia border. Plus, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer's resignation and President Biden's pledge to nominate the first-ever Black woman Supreme Court justice.
A Mexican journalist remembers her 2 colleagues murdered in Tijuana this month
Scott Simon talks with Tijuana journalist Gabriela Martinez about the recent murders of two colleagues, and the continuing violence against journalists there and in other parts of Mexico.
NATO is threatening Russia with sanctions to protect Ukraine, but do sanctions work?
Sanctions that the West has imposed on Russia since 2014 seem to have had only a limited effect. So why does NATO believe it can prevent an invasion of Ukraine by threatening similar actions?
Rural residents can't get their medicines or COVID-19 help with pharmacies shuttering
Rural residents are waiting in line for hours to get prescriptions filled because pharmacies are closing down or limiting hours. Pharmacy companies blame high insurance fees and employee burnout.
Edmund White's new novel 'A Previous Life' is a steamy, but very real, romance story
Scott Simon asks Edmund White about his new novel, "A Previous Life."
Biden champions Intel's plan for new semiconductor plants to help supply chain issues
With his other legislative priorities stalled, President Biden is turning to a bill that would provide incentives for semiconductor plants, like the one Intel announced for Ohio on Friday.