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.
Tina Turner's Life Explored In New Documentary
HBO's documentary on Tina Turner is presented as the 81-year-old singer's final word on her expansive life and career — a history she finds difficult to talk about.
Vaccinated College Students Will Help Answer Critical Question About COVID Spread
Scientists have launched a study of college students to find out whether people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can still spread the virus. That's a big unanswered question about the vaccine.
New York Launches Vaccine Status Mobile Phone App
New York and IBM created a smart phone app that can display a persons coronavirus vaccine or recent testing status. It's for use at venues with larger crowds.
Millions At Risk As States Begin To Lift Power Shut-Off Bans
During the pandemic, a growing number of utility customers are having their power shut off for lack of payment. This spring, a dozen states lift their winter ban on electric shut-offs.
Week In Politics: Breaking Down President Biden's First Press Conference
This week, President Joe Biden held his first press conference. Ron Elving, NPR's Senior Washington Correspondent, tells us how he did.
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.
Dawnie Walton's 'Opal And Nev' Are So Compelling You Might Forget They're Not Real
Dawnie Walton talks with NPR's Scott Simon about her debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, an oral history of a 20th century rock duo so detailed, you might forget it's fiction.
Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize-Winning American West Author, Dies At 84
Larry McMurtry, novelist who chronicled the American West, died this week at the age of 84.