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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
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.
In 'The Last White Man,' these neighbors find their skin colors are changing
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mohsin Hamid about his new book and about how he decides what details to include in his fiction.
What does age-appropriate, comprehensive sex ed actually look like?
With abortion access changing in many states, advocates for sex education say it's more important than ever.
Biden's COVID symptoms are improving after Paxlovid treatment
by Franco Ordoñez
Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Franco Ordonez for an update on President Biden's COVID infection.
Ellen Jovin takes on the nation's grammatical quandaries in 'Rebel With A Clause'
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with Ellen Jovin, author of "Rebel With A Clause," about the many grammar questions she's fielded from the public and whether it's ever OK to correct someone's grammar.
Jan. 6 committee recesses until September after primetime spectacle
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with January 6th committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin about the investigation and where it's headed next.
Manhattan institution Papaya King is losing its building. What is its future?
by Emily Lang
Papaya King has been a New York City mainstay for 90 years, pioneering the pairing of hot dogs and tropical drinks. With its building set for demolition, the business faces an uncertain future.
Saturday sports: Minor league baseballers making less than $15k; new hall of famers
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Michele Steele about the baseball hall of fame inductees, controversy over wages in the minor leagues, and the action at the World Athletics Championships.
The Kaliningrad region is a flashpoint for Russia's relationship with the West
by Charles Maynes
Amid NATO's expansion, and sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, there's increasing tension in Russia's Kaliningrad region, which is geographically isolated from the rest of the country.
Pet surrenders increase as inflation ups the price of ownership
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with Jessica Petalas, director of Humane Indiana, about an increase of owners surrendering their pets at animal shelters in her region.
New COVID strain is highly contagious but symptoms mild for the vaccinated
by Rob Stein
President Biden's COVID infection underscores a new surge of the pandemic, with another highly contagious virus strain and a federal scramble to provide more boosters to try to protect people.
Missouri will soon vote in high-stakes U.S. Senate primary
by Jason Rosenbaum
Controversial candidate Eric Greitens, a former governor, continues to be the focal point of the Republican U.S. Senate primary in Missouri.
Hispanic and minority voters are increasingly shifting to the Republican party
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon asks political scientist Ruy Teixeira about growing support for Republicans by Hispanics and other minority voters. Texiera co-wrote 2002's "The Emerging Democratic Majority."