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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.
Week In Politics: Biden's Pricey Plans For The Nation
by Ron Elving
1.5 trillion dollars for next year's budget, plus a 2.3 trillion dollar infrastructure plan: President Joe Biden's asking Congress for a lot of money to further his ambition agenda.
Saturday Sports: Normalcy Returns To Sports World After Year Of Canceled Games
by Tom Goldman
Sports schedules seem to be slowly going back to normal while the scrutiny on the NCAA persists beyond March Madness.
Wrestlemania Is Back With Fans In The Stands
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to wrestling columnist Alfred Konuwa about this weekend's Wrestlemania and the decision to move old episodes from the WWE Network to NBC's Peacock platform.
Inside Jordanian Prince Hamzah's Rift With The Royal Family
by Daniel Estrin
Jordan's Prince Hamzah, who shook the Kingdom with his criticism, has support from Jordanians who feel left out amid an economic crisis.
Hairstylists Deal With Disastrous Pandemic Mistakes As People Come Back To Salons
Do-it-yourself bangs, extensions, and color: stylists and barbers have seen some wild pandemic hair as newly vaccinated Americans emerge for professional grooming.
Paul Theroux's Latest Book Explores Surfing As A Metaphor For Life
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with celebrated author Paul Theroux about his latest novel, Under the Wave at Waimea.
Hunter Biden Opens Up About Drug Addiction, Being A Biden In New Memoir
In part two of his conversation with Hunter Biden, NPR's Scott Simon asks about his unlikley friendship with a woman who provided him drugs during the depths of his addiction to crack.
Rickie Lee Jones Debuts Memoir Named After One Of Her Best-Known Songs
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to musician Rickie Lee Jones about her new memoir, Last Chance Texaco: Chronicles of an American Troubadour.
Pandemic Has Strengthened Faith For Some
by Pauline Bartolone
Why It's Easier To Get Coronavirus Vaccines In Some States
As vaccines fan out across the U.S., why can some people get a shot and others can't? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Rebecca Weintraub of Harvard Medical School about bottlenecks.