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.
Alligator Records founder Bruce Iglauer on 50 years of celebrating the Blues
Scott Simon notes Alligator Records' 50th anniversary year with founder Bruce Iglauer.
US and Russian officials have agreed to discuss Ukraine tensions and role of NATO
Ukraine and the West are still worried about Russian military aggression. Russian president Vladimir Putin addressed the situation during his end-of-the-year press conference.
Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem are intimate this year
With the usual throngs of foreigners absent, Palestinian Muslims and Christians gathered in Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas.
Tornado damage in the Midwest highlighted the lack of national building standards
The tornadoes in the Midwest last weekend once again exposed the lack of national building standards. Regulations vary greatly from one locality to another.
Capitol police officer reacts to the new findings about Jan. 6
Scott Simon talks with Capitol police officer Harry Dunn about some of the revelations coming out of the Congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
Congress fiercely debates which lawmaker's office has the best holiday decorations
Forget the Build Back Better bill or the Jan. 6 investigation. Right now, some members of Congress seem to be more focused on the holiday decorations outside their Capitol Hill offices.
Week in politics: New information from Jan. 6 committee; Build Back Better stalled
Revelations from the Congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, plus why the Build Back Better bill is not going to a vote in the Senate by Christmas.
Saturday sports: COVID-19 postpones games; Urban Meyer loses job; Curry claims record
Scott Simon talks to Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant about COVID's impact on game schedules and the exit of NFL coach Urban Meyer.
Activists in Hong Kong plan not to vote or to cast blank ballots in upcoming election
Hong Kong has legislative elections on Sunday, but new rules favor candidates friendly towards the Beijing government. Activists say people can protest by not voting or by casting blank ballots.
