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.
Nicaragua Sees Democracy Crisis As President Ortega Jails Potential Election Rivals
President Daniel Ortega continues to crack down on political opponents, jailing at least seven potential challengers in November's presidential election.
Updates From President Biden's Europe Trip
The latest from Joe Biden's first overseas trip as President, attending the G7 meeting in Cornwall, UK.
Week In Politics: Biden Embarks On First European Tour As President
President Joe Biden goes to Europe, a developing scandal from the previous administration's Department of Justice, plus infrastructure talks get a lifeline from a group of Senators from both parties.
Saturday Sports: Final Games Coming Up For French Open and NHL
ESPN's Howard Bryant discusses the final games of the French Open, the final four in the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs, and the continuing fallout over a ban on foreign substances in the MLB.
Yusef Komunyakaa Shares Poems From His New Collection
NPR host Scott Simon speaks to Pulitzer Prize winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa about his new collection of poems.
Annie Murphy On Her New, Surrealist Sit-Com
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor Annie Murphy about a new AMC series Kevin Can F**k Himself that upends the typical approach to a family sitcom.
Kevin Cook's New Book Re-Examines The Life Of Christa McAuliffe
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Kevin Cook, the author of The Burning Blue: The Untold Story of Christa McAuliffe and NASA's Challenger Disaster. The space shuttle exploded after launch 35 years ago.
COVID Precautions Can Help Kids During Cold Season
Many tools and strategies learned in the fight against COVID-19 can also work to stop the spread of routine respiratory viruses kids routinely pick up and pass around.
Critics Concerned About Princeton's Removal Of Latin, Greek Requirement In Classics
NPR's Scott Simon talks to John McWhorter, linguist professor at Columbia University, about why Princeton University's new policy for classics major is problematic for students of color.
How Indiana Teens Find Resilience During COVID Pandemic
As the country slowly bounces back to life after COVID-19, we begin a series on resilience. This week, we hear how teens in Hammond, Indiana found their voices during a year of pandemic and protest.
As Lockdowns Lift In India, Vaccination Becomes Next Big Challenge
As India's daily COVID-19 tallies fall, the vaccination race is on to head off another deadly wave. The government is rationing doses and the CEO of its biggest vaccine manufacturer has fled.