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.
Stacey Swann's New Book Is A Classic Greek Tale, Set In Texas
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Stacey Swann about her debut novel, Olympus Texas.
Ian Manuel Discusses Incarceration At A Young Age In New Memoir
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Ian Manuel about his new memoir, My Time Will Come, about his incarceration at the age of 14 and eventual release in 2016.
April's Job Report Falls Short Of Predictions
April's jobs number failed to meet projections, casting doubt on the country's post-pandemic recovery. But the Biden administration says that the economy is recovering faster than expected.
FDA Expected To Grant Authorization For Use Of Pfizer Vaccine On Childen
Having reviewd the data on trials, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve the use of the Pfizer vaccine on children as young as 12.
India May Be Undercounting Its Massive COVID-19 Infection Numbers
India's daily coronavirus infection rates have topped 400,000. But official numbers are considered to be an undercount as the country's heath care system struggles to test and treat patients.
India's Health Care System Hits Breaking Point As COVID-19 Rages On
NPR's Scott Simon talks with journalist Rana Ayyub about the COVID-19 crisis in India.
How Opioids Could Treat COVID Long Haul Symptoms
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Kaiser Health News reporter Liz Szabo about the use of opioids to treat patients suffering from long-haul COVID-19 symptoms.
America Marks Beginning Of Withdrawal Of Troops From Afghanistan
Under an agreement made by the Trump administration, today was supposed to be the deadline for the US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. But the Biden administration is taking more time.
Biden Announced Ambitious Plans For U.S. In Address To Congress
President Joe Biden lays out an ambitious agenda before Congress, then hits the road to promote it. He'll also need to convince lawmakers, many of whom are balking at the price tag.