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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday Sports: Gymnasts Tell Senators U.S. Athletics Failed To Protect Them
Wrenching testimony by gymnasts about sexual abuse may spur Congress to act.