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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
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.
Saturday sports: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai disappears
Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the case of Peng Shuai, the Chinese tennis star who disappeared after accusing a former vice premier of China of sexual assault.
'Harsh Times' novel explores CIA-backed coup to overthrow Guatemala's government
Scott Simon speaks to author Mario Vargas Llosa about his new novel, "Harsh Times." It's set in the 1950s, around the events of the CIA-backed coup to overthrow Guatemala's government.
Ladyhawke's new album 'Time Flies' deals with heavy themes through an upbeat sound
New Zealand singer-songwriter Pip Brown, best known as Ladyhawke, wrote songs dealing with motherhood, post-natal depression and a skin cancer scare on her new album, "Time Flies."
Georgia voters say no to building one of the world's largest chicken-shaped topiary
The city of Fitzgerald, Georgia, planned to construct a giant, chicken-shaped topiary that would be one of the largest in the world. But in a recent election, voters let their displeasure be known.
Portland drag club recognized in the National Register of Historic Places
by Katia Riddle
In Portland, drag queen Darcelle is celebrating recognition of her club by the National Register of Historic Places. Darcelle might also be the oldest performing drag queen in the world.
COVID precautions keep students out of school, even if they just have the sniffles
Scott Simon speaks with Hedy Chang, founder and executive director of the non-profit Attendance Works, about absenteeism in schools during the pandemic.
Iran and U.S. are trying to renegotiate nuclear deal
Scott Simon speaks to Vali Nasr, professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at the Johns Hopkins University, about the latest moves to save the nuclear deal with Iran.
Anxiety and grief comes with climate change
by Alex Smith
The environmental movement is doing more to address the psychological toll on activists and volunteers, encouraging resilience and self-care to counteract anxiety and grief over planetary damage.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour
by Michele Kelemen
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps up his Africa tour in Senegal at a very tense time in the region. There's a civil war in Ethiopia and military coup in Sudan.
Intense wildfires have killed up to 1/5 of the earth's largest trees
by Alice Daniel
Recent wildfires in California have highlighted the fragility of giant sequoias. The National Park Service says many were killed or badly hurt earlier this year during a blaze.
Kenosha, Wisconsin, reacts to Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal
by Maayan Silver
We look at local reaction to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, who stood trial for killing two people and injuring a third during 2020's racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Huda Fahmy asks 'Huda F Are You?' in new book
Scott Simon speaks to author Huda Fahmy about her new book, "Huda F Are You?"