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.
Saturday Sports: Breaking Down MLB Trades And The Latest From The Olympics
Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media breaks down the biggest trades in the MLB and discusses the top stories out of the Tokyo Olympics, from Simone Biles' withdrawal to Suni Lee's gold medal victory.
Week In Politics: New Notes Further Show Trump's Attempt To Stop Transfer Of Power
More troubles for former president Donald Trump, with the release of handwritten notes detailing the pressure he put on former Justice Department officials following the 2020 election.
Former CDC Director Discusses Balancing Science And Politics In Pandemic Response
Following new guidance on masks, Scott Simon talks with former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden about how the agency has balanced science with the politics of the pandemic.
The Delta Variant Is Extremely Contagious, But CDC Says Vaccines And Masks Will Help
New data on the Delta variant has researchers wondering what the mutation could mean for the evolution of COVID-19 as it continues to spread.
California Doctors Say Surge In COVID-19 Cases Mirrors The Height Of The Pandemic
A resurgence in COVID-19 cases in California is giving healthcare workers flashbacks. Some say what they're experiencing now is similar to what they saw in January, at the height of the pandemic.
Biden Administration Navigates Changing Mask Mandates And Vaccine Requirements
The CDC adjusted its mask guidelines this week after fresh data on the Delta variant, leading President Biden to issue a vaccine mandate for federal workers. Some states and companies followed.
Senate Agrees To Infrastructure Package Deal
Scott Simon asks Republican Senator Mike Braun of Indiana about the infrastructure deal. This week, the Senate voted to advance the bill to formal debate.
Katie Ledecky Wins Gold For U.S. In 800-Meter Freestyle
American swimmer Katie Ledecky has had a solid Olympics, though not as good as she'd hoped for. She dominated the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games but hadn't had that same level of success in Tokyo.
New Illinois Law To Require Asian-American History In Public Schools
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Illinois State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz about a new law that would make Asian-American history a mandatory part of the state's public school curriculum.
Judy Chicago Reflects On Prolific Artistic Career In New Memoir
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to artist Judy Chicago about her new memoir, The Flowering. Chicago is most known for her multimedia installation, The Dinner Party.