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.
Meridian Brothers collaborate with an imaginary salsa band on new album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to musician Eblis Alvarez about his new album, "Meridian Brothers and El Grupo Renacimiento." It's an imaginary collaboration with a fake 1970s Colombia salsa band.
Salt Lake City councilman combats speeding with humorous yard signs
Salt Lake City council member Alejandro Puy knows speeding in his district is a problem, so he's created custom yard signs to get drivers' attention.
This week in sports: Brittney Griner, women's soccer and MLB trade deadlines
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about big games in women's soccer, the trade deadline in Major League Baseball, and the latest on Brittney Griner's detention in Russia.
A sedative that's only approved for animals may be contributing to rise in overdoses
Xylazine is a veterinary sedative, but it's now being mixed into illegal drugs like heroin or cocaine.
Rescue efforts continue in Kentucky after floods hit the state
Tens of thousands are without power, and the flooding caused massive damage in eastern Kentucky.
The week in politics: Addressing climate change and what's going on with the economy
A bill from Democrats to address climate change and health care costs, confusion over the economy, and Chinese warnings over Speaker Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan are among the topics this week.
Forget Build Back Better — there's a new bill in town
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sen. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat from Colorado, about the spending proposal his party announced this week that addresses health care and climate change.
A lot of predictions were made about COVID's social impact. How did they hold up?
NPR's Scott Simon asks Wharton School management professor Ethan Mollick about research into pandemic predictions and how to make the people around you happy.
His childhood dream turned into a career with the Chicago White Sox
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Billy Russo, who wanted to play for the team. Now, he's a Spanish-language interpreter for the White Sox.
Dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war may have been killed in a missile strike
The prisoners are soldiers who were part of a unit that held out for months in Mariupol while being surrounded by Russian forces. Ukraine and Russia are accusing each other in the attack.