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.
How Dangerous Are The New COVID-19 Variants?
With the coronavirus vaccinations slowing infection rates in the U.S., we look at potential threats posed by new viruses.
Week In Politics: Biden Takes Action In Israel-Palestine Conflict
We look at President Biden's role in new — and still fragile — cease-fire between Israel and Gaza, as well as the near certain demise of the January 6 Commission.
Saturday Sports: NBA Playoffs Begin, Tokyo Olympics, MLB
We discuss just what is going on with all these no-hitters in the MLB, the start of NBA playoffs, and how the Summer Olympics will move ahead despite a pandemic-induced state of emergency in Tokyo.
Blinken Confirms The U.S. Is Not Buying Greenland
Former President Donald Trump wanted to buy Greenland, but Secretary of State Antony Blinken isn't making that pitch. He was there this week pushing for closer ties, trade, and investment.
Updates From Israel Following The Cease-Fire Agreement
We hear the latest from ground in Israel, where a cease-fire in the hostilities with Hamas went into effect early Friday morning.
Fatah Central Committee Deputy Secretary General On Abbas And Hamas Relationship
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Sabri Saidam, Deputy Secretary General of the Fatah Central Committee about the dynamics between party of Palestinian Mahmoud Abbas, and its oppostion, Hamas.
Israeli Defense Forces Reservist On The Country's Military Strategy
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Assaf Orion, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies at Tel Aviv University about Israel's military strategy in the recent conflict.
How One California Community Protected Itself From Forest Fires
Most of California is in a drought emergency, and that could mean another devastating fire season. We hear how one community faced a high risk of being lost last year, but saved itself.
As International Travel Resumes, Here's How Important COVID-19 Testing Will Be
Ezekiel Emanuel, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, addresses the differences between PCR tests and rapid tests when it comes to getting tested before travel.
India's New Doctors Have Seen Immeasurable Grief During The Pandemic
With medical board exams postponed because of COVID-19, India's junior doctors have been thrust onto the front lines early. Many have seen more death & grief than they expected in an entire career.
Ian Brennan's New Album Is A Unique Look At The Comoros Islands
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to producer Ian Brennan about the new album, We are an Island, but We are not Alone, which he produced with local musicians in the Comoros Islands.
