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: House Approves $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package
The Saudi crown prince may escape punishment for his order to kill a columnist. A pandemic relief package is moving through Congress. Donald Trump remains popular with conservative activists.
How One Tyson Foods In North Carolina Is Protecting Employees From COVID-19
A company is making changes to stop the spread of the coronavirus in its poultry processing facilities. Close working conditions have contributed to the spread of the virus in such facilities.
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Rise Dramatically Amid Pandemic
NPR's Scott Simon asks journalist Jennifer Chen about the surge in violence against Asian-Americans.
In The Story Of U.S. Immigration, Black Immigrants Are Often Left Out
Nana Gyamfi, Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, tells NPR's Scott Simon about challenges Black immigrants to the U.S. face.
Antony Blinken Starts Virtual 'International' Tour As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making the global rounds virtually, with Canada and Mexico as his first stops.
Report Tying Saudi Crown Prince To Jamal Khashoggi Killing Tests U.S. Alliance
By releasing intelligence tying Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden is toughening U.S. posture toward the kingdom.
Saturday Sports: Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With Sex Crimes Dies By Suicide
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Tom Goldman about John Geddert's suicide and what it means for USA gymnastics. Then they move on to women's soccer: A guest from 2009 and the US women's national team.
Remembering Lawrence Ferlinghetti Through His Poetry
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who died Feb. 22 at age 101, wrote a string of verses called "What is Poetry." We remember him by excerpting some lines.
Report Reveals More Than 6,500 Migrant Workers Have Died In Qatar's World Cup Prep
NPR's Scott Simon asks Pete Pattisson of The Guardian about his reporting on migrant worker deaths in Qatar, including those who died while constructing venues for FIFA's 2022 World Cup.
'Amend' Brings History Of The 14th Amendment To Life
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Larry Wilmore about his new Netflix docu-series, Amend: The Fight for America," about the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.