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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.
A DC Chef Finds New Ways To Feed Customers During The Pandemic
Charlie Chen served authentic Chinese food at the cafe in DC's World Bank before offices shut down last year. He shifted to feeding his regular customers through delivery, and picked up some new ones.
Wolfgang Van Halen Is A One Man Band In Debut Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Wolfgang Van Halen, son of late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, about his new band Mammoth WVH, and its self-titled debut album.
5 Years Later, 1 Pulse Shooting Survivor Remembers The Tragic Night
5 years ago this weekend, 49 people were killed and 53 injured in a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. A survivor, Orlando Torres, talks about that night and the years since.
California Graduate On Making It In Theater During A Pandemic
LeRoy Graham is an actor who completed graduate school in the beginning of the pandemic. He shares what it's been like to try to start a professional career when regular productions were upended.
East Meets West In Anoushka Shankar's Latest Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Anoushka Shankar about her new album Love Letters P.S. and the inspiration she found while making music during the pandemic.
In Jesse McCarthy's Debut Novel, A Young Black Man Goes In Search Of Himself
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jesse McCarthy about his debut novel, The Fugitivities. It's the story of a young, Black man trying to form his own identity.
Georgia's GOP Convention Begins
by Emma Hurt
Georgia's Republican governor and secretary of state both have primary challengers, while its lieutenant governor isn't running again. What does the GOP look like in this closely watched state?
Week In Politics: Biden Sees Steady Approval As He Pushes For Vaccinations
by Ron Elving
President Biden's approval numbers stay steady, bipartisan negotiations continue on infrastructure, and there are reports President Trump says, erroneously, that he will be back in office by August.
Mexican Soccer Team Cruz Azul Breaks Their Curse To Become Mexican League Champions
A Mexican soccer team kept making it to the league championship finals and then losing, leading people to use their name as a verb meaning "to blow it at the last minute." Last weekend, they won.
Saturday Sports: NFL To End 'Race Norming'
by Tom Goldman
The latest in the NBA playoffs, the NFL's decision to end the practice of "race norming," and an upcoming boxing match between former champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and influencer Logan Paul.
Comedians Find Humor In The Past Year As Comedy Clubs Open Back Up
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with comedian Josh Gondelman about incorporating the coronavirus pandemic into sets as comedy clubs open up.
Ashley C. Ford Explore Her Relationship With Her Father In 'Somebody's Daughter'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ashley C. Ford about her new memoir, Somebody's Daughter. It's about her childhood and relationship with her father, who served time in prison during most of her life.