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.
Circus clowns are the latest pandemic related shortage in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is experiencing a clown shortage. Circuses are reopening, but many clowns have moved on to other countries.
Sarah Ruhl reflects on chance, illness and parenthood in new memoir
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to playwright and author Sarah Ruhl about her new book, "Smile: The Story of a Face."
'What Storm, What Thunder' brings to life voices from Haiti's 2010 earthquake
NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Miriam J. A. Chancy about her latest novel "What Storm, What Thunder," centered around the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Biden's proposal to give IRS more info on bank accounts faces criticism
The Biden administration wants banks to report more information on people's accounts so it has a better idea of whom to audit.
California will require all students be vaccinated once approved by FDA
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is mandating that all eligible students be vaccinated against COVD-19 once fully approved by the FDA. The requirement could take effect as early as January of 2022.
Hospitals in the Philippines struggle under influx of COVID-19 patients
The Philippines has experienced a surge in coronavirus infections. One-fifth of all infections the country reported since the start of the pandemic happened in September.
Jill Biden Discusses Her Husband's Plan For Free Community College
Jill Biden visited a community college in Michigan to talk about the Biden administration's plan for free community college.
Alaskan Hospitals Are In Crisis As The State Deals With A COVID Surge
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, about how the state's hospitals are dealing with the current surge of COVID-19 cases.
Grammy Winning Bluegrass Artist Billy Strings Has A New Album
Bluegrass phenom Billy Strings talks about his new album, Renewal.
Immigrant Rights Activist Discusses Migrant Treatment At Southern Border
NPR's Scott Simon asks immigrant rights advocate Vicki Gaubeca of the Southern Border Communities Coalition about the treatment of migrants at the southern border.
Week In Sports: MLB Pennant Chase Heats Up
It's pennant season for baseball while the coronavirus continues to complicate indoor sports.