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.
National Summer School Initiative Aims To Improve Online Teaching
With many schools moving to remote learning or a hybrid format in the fall, a group of public and charter school leaders are trying to make sure students get a quality education, even if it's remote.
Georgia Teens Create Company To Print And Deliver PPE To Health Care Workers
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Edward Aguilar, high school student and founder of the nonprofit Paralink, which set up a supply chain of volunteers making PPE equipment for hospitals in the U.S.
Coronavirus Surge Strains Texas Medical Facilities
Surges in coronavirus cases across Texas have begun to hobble medical facilities as hospitals, doctors and nurses strain to cope with the spike.
Conflict Between Federal Officers, Protesters In Portland Continue
Federal law enforcement officers and protestors clashed again overnight in Portland, Oregon. The city's mayor says they are endangering demonstrators.
New Bill Aims To Help Music Venues Suffering Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Small music venues in the US are looking for a lifeline — and a new bill in Congress called The Restart Act might be it. Advocates say the future of independent venues relies on government relief.
New COVID-19 Data Reporting Rule Sparks Confusion At Hospitals
The Trump Administration has states and hospitals scrambling with a new rule that makes them bypass the CDC and send their coronavirus data to directly to the department of Health and Human Services.
Florida Congresswoman On How Her State Is Handling COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Congresswoman and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala about the federal and state response to COVID 19. Shalala's district is in south Florida.
Ellie Goulding On New Album, Living In New York and Coming Out Of Her Hiatus
British popstar Ellie Goulding talks about her new album "Brightest Blue" and about finding confidence and inner peace after years in the spotlight and a five-year hiatus.
Saturday Sports: Washington's NFL Team Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations
After a troubling report on sexual harrassment at the Washington NFL club, can owner Dan Synder be forced out? Also - minor league baseball fans are enjoying games, with some pandemic modifications.