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.
Voting Rights Activists Concerned As Texas Lawmakers Consider New Bill
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision upholding a restrictive Arizona voting law has activists elsewhere concerned. In Texas, state lawmakers are set to unveil a new voting bill.
New Study Finds Bull Sharks Form Social Relationships
A new study asserts that bull sharks have relationships, if not friends and enemies. Shark expert Juerg Bunnschweiler explains.
Saturday Sports: Sha'Carri Richardson Suspended For Positive Marijuana Test
Sha'Carri Richardson is suspended for smoking pot and won't run the Olympic 100 meter dash. Also, there are drawbacks to the NCAA deal letting athletes cash in on their likeness.
NCAA Will Let College Athletes Earn Money Off Of Name And Likeness
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger about the new and chaotic rule changes approved by the NCAA allowing student athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness.
Nordstrom Partners With Luxury Hijab Brand
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with founder and CEO Hilal Ibrahim about her brand Henna & Hijabs. Nordstrom is now carrying her products.
Arts Venues Find Ways To Celebrate Joy And Process Grief As Vaccination Numbers Rise
As vaccination rates increase, this summer promises many more options for live entertainment than last and arts organizations are trying to figure out what audiences want for their "hot vax summer."
The U.S. Saw Its Biggest Gain In Jobs Since Last Summer
The American jobs market is hot at more and more people spend money and venture out for good and services.
The Traditional Chinese Pipa Meets Guitar In Min Xiao-Fen's 'White Lotus'
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Min Xiao-Fen, virtuoso on the Chinese stringed instrument pipa, and guitarist Rez Abbasi about their collaboration on White Lotus, a new album.
Week In Politics: U.S. Will Not Reach July 4 Vaccination Goal
The U.S. will narrowly miss President Biden's July 4 vaccination goal but the country is still in a far better position than July 4, 2020.
Southwest Missouri Faces COVID-19 Surge
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Erik Frederick, Chief Administrative Officer of Mercy Hospital Springfield, about the surge of COVID-19 patients in southwest Missouri, one of the worst U.S. hot spots.
She Came Out During The Pandemic. Now, She's Ready To Celebrate
Melanie Whyte of New York City came out to her friends and family as bisexual during the pandemic. She is excited to resume life as an out queer woman as more bars and clubs open up.