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.
Millions Still Waiting For Unemployment Benefits To Arrive
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Valencia Rush, of St. Louis. She was laid off in early April and is now one of the 38 million Americans who've applied for unemployment benefits.
Rollerblading Sees Resurgence Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Skating was at peak popularity two decades ago. Many are picking up the hobby as an easy socially distant activity.
Week in Politics: Biden Apologizes For Remarks, Trump Honors COVID-19 Victims
Joe Biden apologizes for remarks he made on a Friday morning radio show popular with black millennials; President Trump continues to contradict CDC guidelines on the coronavirus.
Sharon Horgan And Kristin Scott Thomas' 'Military Wives' Out On Hulu
NPR"s Scott Simon speaks to actors Sharon Horgan and Kristin Scott Thomas about the new movie, which follows a group of women who form a choir to cope with their husbands' deployments to Afghanistan.
The Week In Politics: Pandemic Planning
Congress has another huge coronavirus economic relief plan. Meanwhile, a former U.S. health official warns of a shrinking window of opportunity to deal with the pandemic before winter.
A Welcome Surprise In The Coronavirus Age
James Ainsworth has been using a wheelchair for 18 years. With everyone using FaceTime and Zoom for work and socializing, he now feels more included.
One Man Describes His Experience In ICE Facility Amid Pandemic
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nicolas Morales about his recent opinion piece in the LA Times. It documents his experience in an ICE detention facility during the coronavirus pandemic.
Public Health Officials Worry Coronavirus Could Lead To New Overdose Risks
The pandemic has disrupted the supply of illegal opioids, making it harder for those addicted to adjust their use.