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.
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.
Charlie Cook Passes The Baton On 'The Cook Political Report'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Charlie Cook about his time at the helm of the Cook Political Report and his assessment of the state of American politics after closely tracking it for so many decades.
Gavin Newsom Defends His Pandemic Decisions Ahead Of A September Recall Election
Small businesses in California are criticising Gov. Newsom ahead of the recall election in Sept., saying that his COVID-19 restrictions shut them down. Now he's touting his own business-owner past.
In 'Agatha Of Little Neon,' Four Young Nuns Go To Help Others, And Find Themselves
Scott Simon speaks with Claire Luchette about their debut novel, "Agatha of Little Neon." It's the story of four young nuns who are reassigned to a half-way house in Rhode Island.
'Being Clem' Is The Final Book In Lesa Cline-Ransome's 'Finding Langston' Trilogy
"Being Clem," the final book in the YA "Finding Langston" trilogy, follows a young boy during World War II after his father is killed. Scott Simon talks with author Lesa Cline-Ransome about it.
Deaths At The Arizona-Mexico Border Are On Pace To Be Highest Ever Recorded
The remains of 227 migrants who tried to cross the border illegally were found along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona last year. It was a grim record, and officials say this year could be worse.
Western Wildfires Have Destroyed More Than Last Year, And It's Not Even Peak Season
Extreme heat and on-going drought have made Western wildfires a national challenge this summer, with smoke moving from coast-to-coast. The peak of fire season isn't even here yet.
Clairo Languishes Over Domesticity - Past, Present And Future - In New Album 'Sling'
Scott Simon speaks with Claire Cottrill who performs as Clairo, about her new album, "Sling."
Chief Medical Officer Explains What Goes Into Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines At Work
Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Patrick Brennan, Chief Medical Officer of Penn Medicine, about the vaccine requirement adopted for all employees in May.
Uyghurs Are Facing Abuse In Camps In China. The U.S. Congress Is Trying To Address It
Scott Simon talks with Democratic Congressman Thomas Suozzi of New York about the new bipartisan caucus he's co-founded to bring attention to the plight of the Uyghurs.