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.
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.
U.S. COVID-19 deaths surpasses 800,000
As the number of confirmed COVID deaths surpasses 800,000, Scott Simon speaks with Pastor Jesse Rincones of San Antonio about consoling families that have lost loved ones.
Missouri attorney general tells localities and schools to stop mandating masks
After a judge's ruling, the Missouri attorney general ordered schools and health districts to drop their mask mandates. But critics say he's misinterpreting the court decision for political gain.
An FDA decision gives more access to abortion pills by mail, but state laws differ
It's estimated that abortion pills account for as many as 40% of abortions in the U.S. This week, the FDA made a permanent rule change that eases access to these pills.
COVID-19 cases are increasing rapidly across the US
Coronavirus cases are beginning to surge again in the U.S., just weeks after the discovery of the omicron variant. Data from the U.K. shows it is even more transmissible than delta.
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.
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.
