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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.
Critics Concerned About Princeton's Removal Of Latin, Greek Requirement In Classics
NPR's Scott Simon talks to John McWhorter, linguist professor at Columbia University, about why Princeton University's new policy for classics major is problematic for students of color.
How Indiana Teens Find Resilience During COVID Pandemic
As the country slowly bounces back to life after COVID-19, we begin a series on resilience. This week, we hear how teens in Hammond, Indiana found their voices during a year of pandemic and protest.
As Lockdowns Lift In India, Vaccination Becomes Next Big Challenge
by Lauren Frayer
As India's daily COVID-19 tallies fall, the vaccination race is on to head off another deadly wave. The government is rationing doses and the CEO of its biggest vaccine manufacturer has fled.
California Graduate On Making It In Theater During A Pandemic
LeRoy Graham is an actor who completed graduate school in the beginning of the pandemic. He shares what it's been like to try to start a professional career when regular productions were upended.
East Meets West In Anoushka Shankar's Latest Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Anoushka Shankar about her new album Love Letters P.S. and the inspiration she found while making music during the pandemic.
In Jesse McCarthy's Debut Novel, A Young Black Man Goes In Search Of Himself
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jesse McCarthy about his debut novel, The Fugitivities. It's the story of a young, Black man trying to form his own identity.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Reveals New Regulations On Infant Sleepers
NPR's Scott Simon details advice from experts on new federal safety standards for infant sleepers and how parents can help keep their babies safe while soothing them to sleep.
Senate Republicans, White House Continue Infrastructure Negotiations
by Kelsey Snell
As President Joe Biden continues talks with Senate Republicans over his infrastructure package, House Democrats move ahead with a transportation bill that could cover some of Biden's desired agenda.
Facebook Suspends President Trump For 2 Years, Changes Rules For Politicians
by Shannon Bond
Facebook is keeping former President Donald Trump off its platform until at least January 2023, and it is ending a policy of treating politicians differently than other users.
Georgia's GOP Convention Begins
by Emma Hurt
Georgia's Republican governor and secretary of state both have primary challengers, while its lieutenant governor isn't running again. What does the GOP look like in this closely watched state?
Week In Politics: Biden Sees Steady Approval As He Pushes For Vaccinations
by Ron Elving
President Biden's approval numbers stay steady, bipartisan negotiations continue on infrastructure, and there are reports President Trump says, erroneously, that he will be back in office by August.
Mexican Soccer Team Cruz Azul Breaks Their Curse To Become Mexican League Champions
A Mexican soccer team kept making it to the league championship finals and then losing, leading people to use their name as a verb meaning "to blow it at the last minute." Last weekend, they won.