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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.
What New Sanctions Will Mean For The U.S. And Russia's Relationship
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Russia. NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with Alina Polyakova of the Center for European Policy Analysis about what, if any, impact this could have.
Former Police Officer Says Training Methods For Cops Need To Change
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Randy Shrewsberry, founder of the Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, about what he thinks needs to change with policing in the U.S.
UVA Initiative Looks At Our Relationship With Statues And Memorials
UVA has launched The Memory Project, an initiative to explore politics and inclusion in how public spaces are used to commemorate the past. NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with director Jalane Schmidt.
Week In Politics: Biden Announces Russia Sanctions, Troop Pullout From Afghanistan
by Ron Elving
The Biden Administration makes big foreign policy moves, including an end to the Afghanistan War and sanctions on Russia for election interference.
Saturday Sports: Mets Employees Come Forward About Toxic Workplace Culture
NPR's Debbie Elliot talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about allegations that the New York Mets Organization has a toxic workplace and retired Yankee Alex Rodriguez's basketball team plans.
Royal Family Holds Smaller, Intimate Funeral For Prince Philip Amid Pandemic
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is laid to rest today at the chapel of Windsor Castle. A limited number of friends and family in attendance.
Kate Winslet, Brad Ingelsby On Their Newest HBO Crime Drama
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Kate Winslet and Brad Ingelsby about their new series, Mare of Easttown.
Humanitarian Crisis Unfolding On St. Vincent After Volcano Eruption
A volcano erupted last week on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, and the volcano is still active. NPR's Debbie Elliott talks with geologist Richard Robertson about what could happen next.
Gary Paulsen's Memoir Taps Into The Childhood Experiences That Inspired His Stories
by Samantha Balaban
Gary Paulsen has a new memoir about the childhood experiences behind some of his most beloved novels for young people. It's called Gone to The Woods.
Jory Fleming Shares What It's Like Going Through Life With Autism In New Memoir
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks to Jory Fleming about his new book, How to be Human — An Autistic Man's Guide to Life. Fleming, who himself is autistic, co-wrote the book with Lyric Winik.
U.S Economy Looking Good As Spending Jumps In March
by Scott Horsley
There was lots of good news on the economic front this week. Consumers are spending more money and fewer people are getting laid off.
What The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Means For The U.S.'s Distribution Plan
by Pien Huang
A pause in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will last at least another week, even as eligibility for coronavirus vaccines expand. What impact will the pause have on inoculations?