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.
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.
Right-Wing Demonstrators Gather At The Capitol In Support Of The Jan. 6 Rioters
Demonstrators plan to protest the ongoing criminal cases of individuals charged in the violence at the U.S. Capitol. NPR has been tracking the progress of every case.
Saturday Sports: Gymnasts Tell Senators U.S. Athletics Failed To Protect Them
Wrenching testimony by gymnasts about sexual abuse may spur Congress to act.
Percival Everett's Novel 'The Trees' Parses Through Race's Part In A Southern Murder
Scott Simon speaks with author Percival Everett about his latest novel, "The Trees."
Louisianans Decide Whether To Save Their Most Valuable Possession - Their Homes
It's been weeks since Hurricane Ida barrelled through Louisiana with 150 mph winds, damaging or destroying thousands of homes. Scores of people are still trying to figure how or whether to rebuild.
'Coronasomnia,' Pandemic-Induced Insomnia, Is Not Just An Anecdotal Phenomenon
Scott Simon speaks with Jennifer Martin of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine about how to navigate disordered sleep as a result of the pandemic.
ONIPA's 'Tapes Of Utopia' Channels Afrofuturism And The Influence Of African Mix Tapes
Scott Simon speaks to Tom Excell and K.O.G., bandleaders of ONIPA, about their new album, "Tapes of Utopia." It's dedicated to the mix tapes sold in Africa's markets.
U.S. Military Admits A Kabul Drone Strike Hit Civilian Vehicle, Not ISIS
Scott Simon speaks to Columbia Law School's Priyanka Motaparthy about civilian casualties in U.S. drone strikes.
U.S. Deal To Build Nuclear Submarines For Australia Causing Tensions With France
A deal between the U.S and U.K. to build nuclear submarines for Australia has caused a huge diplomatic rift with France.
The Pfizer Booster Shot Is Only Being Recommended For People 65 And Over
A Food and Drug Administration panel voted against giving most Americans a third Pfizer vaccine despite President Biden's plan to provide a COVID-19 booster to anyone over the age of 16.
Qian Julie Wang Details A Life In 'Hei' In Memoir 'Beautiful Country'
Scott Simon speaks with author Qian Julie Wang about her new memoir, "Beautiful Country," which details her life growing up as an immigrant in New York City.