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.
Young, Unvaccinated Arkansas Residents Hit Hard By COVID
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Debbie Hewet, a nurse and director of critical care services at Mercy Fort Smith in Northwestern Arkansas about the rise in young, unvaccinated COVID patients.
Experts Call For More Stringent Mask Requirements As Delta Variant Spreads
With the Delta variant fueling a new surge in the U.S., a growing chorus of pubic health experts are calling for everyone to mask back up, especially indoors, and to use good masks that fit.
Week In Politics: Republicans Urge Vaccine Hesitant Citizens To Get The Shot
Republican leaders urge the unvaccinated to roll up their sleeves; Plus, increased pressure is for infrastructure talks.
Sunny War Revisits Her Early Career In New Album
Virtuoso guitarist Sunny War is releasing her first album for the first time. It's called Seems You Haven't Learned.
Protesters Make 'Patria Y Vida' A Rallying Cry In Cuba
NPR's Anamaria Sayre explains the significance of the Cuban protest song, "Patria Y Vida."
What Can The IRS Do To Enforce Tax Laws?
NPR's Scott Simon discusses the ability of the IRS to enforce tax laws with Chye-Ching Huang of the Tax Law Center at the NYU School of Law.
Saturday Sports: The Olympics Have Finally Begun
The Summer Olympics are officially underway following yesterday's opening ceremony in Tokyo, a year after they were originally scheduled. COVID restrictions mean fans can't watch events in-person.
Catholic University Lecturer Makes Huge 'Wizard Of Oz' Find
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Matt Ripa of the Catholic University of America about finding one of the dresses Judy Garland wore while filming The Wizard of Oz.
James Madison Museum Will Now Have Input From Descendants Of People He Enslaved
Scott Simon talks to James French of the Montpelier Descendants Committee. It has gained structural parity in the administration of the Montpelier museum at President James Madison's home.
New COVID-19 Cases Up 70%, Fueled By Delta Variant
The CDC warns new COVID-19 cases are on a sharp rise, up 70%, fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant. Officials expect more spread in the nation's unvaccinated population.