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.
Week In Politics: Americans Will See Coronavirus Aid Money As Early As Today
President Biden's coronavirus aid victory may not be replicated on upcoming issues like immigration.
How Syrian Conflict May Have Strengthened The Influence Of The Country's First Lady
NPR's Scott Simons asks Economist correspondent Nicolas Pelham about Syria's first lady, Asma al-Assad, and how she has profited during the decade-long conflict in her country.
'Bloodlands' Tells Tale Of Troubled Times In Northern Ireland
NPR's Scott Simon talks to writer Chris Brandon about his new Acorn TV series, Bloodlands, which focuses on a cold case that takes Belfast detectives back to a violent period in Northern Ireland.
California Clinic Doctor Talks About His Challenging Year Working During Pandemic
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Dr. Desmond Carson, who works at a Bay-area clinic in California about treating patients and serving the community during the pandemic.
Las Vegas Girl Scout Troop Gets Creative To Sell Cookies During Pandemic
Selling Girl Scout cookies has been different because of the pandemic. Troop leader Laquinta McFerguson, of Las Vegas, and her daughter Aysia talk about navigating the challenges.
Gun Sales Rise In Past Year, Especially Among Women And African Americans
Uncertainty and unrest during the last year have lead millions of Americans to buy guns for the first time. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to one of them, Ermiya Fanaeian of Salt Lake City.
California Man Comes Forward 50 Years After FBI Office Break In
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ralph Daniel, who broke into a Pennsylvania FBI office in 1971. He is only now speaking out about his role.
Minneapolis Agrees To Pay $27 Million To Family Of George Floyd
Minneapolis is settling a federal lawsuit with George Floyd's family for $27 million in what the family's attorney says is the largest pretrial civil rights settlement ever.