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.
Coronvirus Vaccine Distribution Reveals Global Public Health Inequities
A coronavirus variant that originated in the UK is now the most dominant strain in the U.S. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with former USAID administrator Raj Shah about the global COVID-19 response.
Several Countries Curb Use Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Use Amid Blood Clot Concerns
Rare, but potentially fatal blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine has lead to several countries limiting its use in young people. It's a vaccine many countries are depending on.
COVID Family Reunions Are Mostly Joyful. For Those With Dementia, It Gets Complicated
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Gus Noble, community president at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care in North Riverside, Illinois, about what to expect when reuniting with loved ones with dementia.
Another Week Of Testimony Ends At Derek Chauvin's Trial
Medical experts, including a forensic pathologist and a pulmonary specialist, testified this week about the death of George Floyd in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
Amazon Warehouse Workers Vote 'No' To Union
A majority of Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama voted against forming a union. It wasn't that much of a surprise for people who work and live in the state.
'Ping Pong Diplomacy's' Legacy Challenged, 50 Years Later
It's been 50 years since the U.S. and China engaged in "Ping Pong Diplomacy" - opening dialogue by having teams compete in the table top games.
Rep. Mondaire Jones Argues For An Expanded Supreme Court
President Biden has announced a commission to study possible changes to the Supreme Court. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY) about why he thinks the court should be expanded.
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.
Week In Politics: People On Alert After Another Attack On The Capitol
The sense of alarm at the U.S. Capitol is renewed after a new attack. Meanwhile, good jobs numbers are shoring up faith in the economy.
Saturday Sports: MLB Moves All-Star Game From Georgia Due To New Voting Law
Major League Baseball is pulling its All-Star game from Georgia in response to voting rights restrictions recently passed there.