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.
Elbow tugs on the strings of childhood, life and death in album 'Flying Dream One'
Scott Simon speaks with musician Guy Garvey, lead singer for Elbow, about his band's ninth studio album, "Flying Dream One."
Week in politics: House issues more subpoenas to Trump allies in Jan. 6 investigation
We look the latest on the House committee's investigation into the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, as well as the Biden administration's response to a new COVID-19 variant.
Saturday sports: Golden State is back; beloved columnist dies; Olympic bribery caught
We take a look at the Golden State Warriors making a comeback, the conviction of a Brazilian Olympics sports official and more.
British Columbia faces floods after a month's worth of rain fell in two days
The residents of British Columbia, Canada, face more heavy rains while still recovering from a previous storm that caused widespread flooding and damage.
Honduras holds presidential elections after difficult year for the country
Honduras, one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the Americas, is holding presidential elections tomorrow. On top of COVID-19, it has also seen large numbers of people leaving for the U.S..
India's oldest Chinese community faces the impact of the two country's tensions
A postcard from India's oldest and largest Chinese community, where residents are feeling recent tensions between Delhi and Beijing.
Alaskan museum uncovers unique art from the indigenous Tlingit tribe
The registrar of the Haines Sheldon Museum in Haines, Alaska, discovers important artifacts of the Tlingit tribe, stored in old, weathered boxes.
Famed author Jodi Picoult novelizes the pandemic in new book 'Wish You Were Here'
Scott Simon talks with Jodi Picoult about her new novel, "Wish You Were Here." It's a pandemic-inspired story, with a character stranded in the Galapagos Islands.
The Dow just had its worst day all year
Stocks tumbled on Friday, with the Dow losing 905 points, amid the naming of another coronavirus variant and worries over more potential economic disruption.
Invasive green crabs are threatening local species. The solution? Eat them
Invasive green crabs are harming habitats in the pacific northwest. A solution? Researchers say catch 'em and eat 'em. Scott Simon talks with marine scientist Shon Schooler.
