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.
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.
Haitian soup joumou awarded protected cultural heritage status by UNESCO
A famed Haitian soup has been awarded "protected cultural heritage status" by UNESCO. Scott Simon talks to Dominique Dupuy, Haitian ambassador to UNESCO about joumou.
The message of 'It's A Wonderful Life' rings true 75 years later
Scott Simon speaks with Michael Willian, author of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Scene-by-Scene Guide to the Classic Film," about the 75th anniversary of the movie.
New store Yu And Me Books in NYC's Chinatown highlights works by immigrant authors
Scott Simon speaks to Lucy Yu, owner of a new bookstore in New York City that highlights Asian American literature and works by immigrant authors.
Books we love: NPR's top picks for 2021 memoirs
From NPR's yearly reading list, Books We Love, we hear suggestions for four memoirs that are well worth your time.
The economy is on edge as COVID-19 cases rise
Rising coronavirus cases are forcing the cancellation of sporting events, Broadway shows and in-person meetings. Economic fallout from the new omicron variant could come next.
Inflation may be worse in our heads than in reality
Scott Simon speaks with University of Chicago economist Stefan Nagel about the psychological effects of inflation.
Canadian teacher reassigned under a controversial Quebec law for wearing a hijab
A teacher who wears a hijab was removed from the classroom under Quebec's Bill 21, which prohibits teachers wearing religious symbols in class.
