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: Rising COVID-19 Cases, Analyzing Cuban Relations, New Trump Book Out
New COVID-19 cases among the unvaccinated are increasing fast. And a new book with allegations about how former president Donald Trump wanted to use the military.
The Taliban's Resurgence In Afghanistan Has Regional Security Implications
Scott Simon speaks to Ahmad Shuja Jamal, head of international affairs at Afghanistan's National Security Council, about regional security issues in the event of a Taliban takeover.
The Latest From The Recovery Effort At The Surfside, Fla., Condo Collapse
We'll have the latest on the collapse of the condo building in Surfside, Florida, where the rescue mission has ended and crews are now focusing on recovering bodies in piles of concrete.
What Biden's Latest Executive Order Means For Businesses And Consumers
President Biden signed a new executive order this week to promote competition in the U.S. economy — we'll take a look at what that means for businesses and consumers.
The City Of Colby, Wis., Attempts, Yet Again, To Name The State Cheese Its Namesake
Lawmakers have introduced a bill to make colby the official state cheese of Wisconsin. This isn't the first attempt — spearheaded by the town of Colby — to make this happen.
China's 100-Year-Old Communist Party Has More Members Than Most Countries Have People
China's ruling Communist Party is now a century old. One of the biggest political parties in the world, it has more members than most countries have people, which poses a challenge for leadership.
The Warming Climate Is Sparking Wildfires On The East Coast
The warming climate is raising the risk of major wildfires almost everywhere, including in normally wet New England. Forest managers in New Hampshire are alerting residents and stepping up prevention.
Saturday Sports: It's Finals Weekend In Wimbledon, The NBA, Euro Cup And Copa America
Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media discusses the ongoing felony assault investigation against the Dodger's Trevor Bauer as well as the Wimbledon, NBA, Euro Cup and Copa América games this weekend.
In New Novel, A Woman Goes "Wayward" In A Mid-Life Crisis Sparked By 2016's Election
Scott Simon speaks with author Dana Spiotta about her latest novel, "Wayward."