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.
For 50 years, 'The Gates Of Hell' crater has burned. Now officials want to put it out
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to George Kourounis, Royal Canadian Geographical Society's explorer-in-residence, about the possible closing of "The Gates of Hell," a natural gas field in Turkmenistan.
Saturday sports: NFL playoffs; the Australian Open and Novak Djokovic
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant about the drama at the Australian Open, and also about the NFL playoffs kicking off this weekend.
More than half of Europeans could be infected with COVID-19 in the next two months
Coronavirus cases are surging in Europe. German and Austrian leaders are calling for mandatory vaccinations of their citizens. Spain is taking a far less aggressive approach.
The U.S. is accusing Russia of trying to create a pretext to invade Ukraine
The Biden administration sounds more alarms about Russia's intentions in Ukraine, after a week of diplomacy failed to get Russia to stand down its troops on the border.
After almost 4 decades, the San Francisco Ballet has a new director
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Tamara Rojo, the new artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet, about her vision for the role.
In Elizabeth George's new book, Thomas Lynley delves into the London underworld
NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Elizabeth George about her new mystery, "Something to Hide."
Carl Bernstein's new memoir honors the 'glorious chaos' of the newsroom
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Carl Bernstein of Watergate fame about his memoir, "Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom."
More Black students are headed to medical school, but finances are still a major issue
Medical schools are reporting a record increase in Black students. Across the U.S., the number of first-year African Americans is way up – 21 percent — an unprecedented spike since 2020.
Grammy-nominated artist Cordae on his latest album, 'From A Bird's Eye View'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Cordae about his second full-length album, From A Bird's Eye View, and the benefits and drawbacks of sudden fame.
