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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
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.
Drug Charges Dropped For Former Mexican Defense Secretary
by Carrie Kahn
Mexico's former defense minister is back home after the U.S. dropped drug trafficking charges against him. The move raises questions about whether he'll face justice.
12 Year Old Lego Fan Builds Intricate Models Of German Soccer Stadiums
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to 12-year-old Joe Bryant, who has been building intricate models of German soccer stadiums out of Lego blocks without any blueprints.
Ugandan Presidential Candidate Discusses Protests Following His Arrest
Protests turned violent this week following the arrest of Ugandan activist and presidential contender Bobi Wine. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Wine about his campaign.
RJ Cutler Honors John Belushi In His New Documentary
NPR's Scott Simon talks to filmmaker RJ Cutler about his new documentary called Belushi, on the life of comedian John Belushi.
Simon Han Explores The Immigrant Experience In His Debut Novel
Simon Han's debut novel is set in the Texas suburbs he grew up in. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Han about his book chronicling the immigrant experience, Nights When Nothing Happened.
Utah Mom Juggles Life Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Rachael Seranno of Ogden, Utah tries to figure out how to feed her family daily and keep them COVID-19 free. She's the mother of five, living in her father-in-law's two bedroom apartment.
What To Do If You Get COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Hala Sabry, an emergency doctor in Seattle, about how to take care of yourself when sick with COVID-19
Hindus In Wyoming Find New Ways To Celebrate Diwali Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
by Naina Rao
Hindus have had to get creative to celebrate Diwali this year. COVID-19 has derailed the holiday that is all about families coming together.