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.
Drugs Targeting Immune Response To COVID-19 Show Promise
Drugs to help tamp down the immune system's over-reaction in COVID-19 are showing promise and could help prevent hospital deaths.
Migrant Arrests At Southwest Border Soar
The number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border is reaching record numbers. The vast majority are single men, many from Honduras who have walked hundreds of miles.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack Near Capitol
A U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed at a Capitol checkpoint yesterday. The suspect was later pronounced dead.
Takeaways From Week One Of Derek Chauvin's Trial
After a week of emotional testimony the trial of Derek Chauvin — the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd — resumes Monday.
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.
Uyghur American Association Discusses Sanctions Against China
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Kuzzat Altay, president of the Uyghur American Association, about the joint sanctions leveled against China by the U.S., EU, UK and Canada over Uyghur treatment.
U.S. And Iran Officials To Meet In Vienna, Potentially Discuss Nuclear Deal
NPR's Scott Simon asks Iranian journalist Negar Mortazavi about prospects for a renewed nuclear deal with Iran.
Satellite Launched On Mission To Remove Space Trash
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Jason Forshaw, an aerospace engineer at Astroscale, about ELSA-d, a machine used to clean up junk in space.
Saturday Sports: The March Madness Games We're Watching
We discuss the highly anticipated games in March Madness, as well as the continued player-driven protest movement against the inequities in college basketball.
Violence Erupts Again In Myanmar On Armed Forces Day
Myanmar's security forces have cracked down on new protests as the leaders of its military junta marked Armed Forces Day. Dozens of protesters are believed to be dead.