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.
Arizona Recount Of 2020 Election Ballots Found No Proof Of Corruption
A GOP-backed review of the 2020 presidential election in Arizona's largest county found no proof of former President Trump's lies about a stolen election.
Anthony Doerr On The Spark That Inspired 'Cloud Cuckoo Land'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Anthony Doerr about his latest novel, Cloud Cuckoo Land.
Tom Skerritt Grapples With His Own Death In 'East Of The Mountains'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tom Skerritt, who stars in East of the Mountains, a film about a retired heart surgeon dying of cancer.
Ruth Ozeki Tackles Capitalism, Materialism And Neoliberalism In New Book
NPR's Scott Simon asks Ruth Ozeki about her new novel, The Book of Form and Emptiness.
The Battle Over Biden's Infrastructure Bill Continues
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Rep. Josh Gottheimer D-N.J., about why he wants the vote for the infrastructure bill to take place on Monday even as his own party stands divided on several provisions.
Global Natural Gas Prices Are Soaring
Natural gas prices are at seven-year highs in the U.S. and record highs in Europe and Asia with cold winter weather yet to arrive.
Eligible Americans Can Now Get COVID-19 Booster Shots
After promising booster shots to all recipients of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, then only some, 20 million Americans are now officially eligible to receive them.
Week In Politics: Booster Shots, Haitian Migrants, Jan. 6 Investigation Committee
The pandemic, migration crisis, and Congressional gridlock continue to create stumbling blocks for the Biden administration.
Teen Student Podcast Challenge Winners Talk Tattoos
Chicago teens made a podcast discussing the pros and cons of getting tattoos. We check back in on them after they were named finalists in NPR's 2021 Student Podcast Challenge.
Thousands Of Haitians Are Waiting At The U.S.-Mexico Border To Enter The Country
Scott Simon talks with Washington Post correspondent Arelis Hernandez about the thousands of Haitians gathered at the southern border.
Week In Politics: Biden Rejects Migrants; Funding Bill Work; Jan. 6 Supporters Gather
Demonstrators gathered outside a largely empty Capitol today. Lawmakers return next week to a lengthy to-do list.