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: Cuomo's Harassment Case, Infrastructure Bill, Eviction Moratorium
We look at the latest in the case against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, where the infrastructure bill stands and why the current CDC eviction moratorium might not help vulnerable renters.
Belgian Kids Go On Wacky, Dangerous Adventures Thanks To Their Photoshop-Savvy Dad
A creative dad in Belgium has been taking pictures of his toddlers and digitally editing them to show them in dangerous situations. "On Adventure With Dad" has become an Instagram hit.
Illusionist Leon Etienne Thrills Adirondacks Tourists And Residents
Summer tourist towns are known for quirky shows and usually have an eccentric daredevil or magician that pulls in the crowd. One Adirondacks illusionist makes his mark with leather and 70s rock.
As School Starts Again, Here's How To Keep Kids Safe From COVID
Millions of American kids are headed back to school, this time as a fourth wave of the pandemic builds. We hear what parents should know about keeping them healthy.
A Judge Has Blocked An Attempt In Arkansas To Ban Mask Mandates In Schools
This week in Arkansas a debate took place in the legislature over a law that bans mask mandates in schools. The law remains, but a judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing it.
A Virginia Pastor Has A Mission To Encourage Vaccination Among Congregants
As part of Weekend Edition's Outbreak Voices series, Pastor Allen Jessee of Abingdon, Virginia shares how he's been trying to get help get his congregation and his community vaccinated.
A Louisiana Hospital CEO Recounts How The COVID-19 Surge Is Affecting Her State
Michele Kidd Sutton, president and CEO of the North Oaks Health System in Hammond, Louisiana, addresses the impact of the delta variant on her hospital as COVID-19 cases surge in the state and county.
Lakou Mizik Channels The Resiliency Of Their Home Haiti In New Album
Haitian band Lakou Mizik's new album is called Leave the Bones. Member Steeve Valcourt and musician Joseph Ray, who collaborated with the band, talk with NPR's Scott Simon about it.
Where The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Stands Now
The epic bipartisan infrastructure bill is slated for a proceedural vote in the Senate today. It's a gauge of how much support it actually has.