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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to author Eric Weiner, who offers some timeless wisdom for these trying times in his new book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about sports and COVID-19 bubbles. The NHL has two bubbles and the NBA, which has started its playoffs, is in a solo bubble.

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life of Susan B. Anthony on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and questions the need for a posthumous pardon by President Trump.

The author of Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother plays a game called "Call Your Father" — three questions about confessing to a Catholic priest. Originally broadcast Feb. 15, 2020.

The bill, which provides $25 billion in aid, was passed in a rare Saturday session and requires the Postal Service to prioritize mail-in ballots this November. It's unlikely to advance in the Senate.

The new mini-series was filmed during the pandemic and stars the real life couple Nicolette Robinson and Leslie Odom Jr., who shot their parts in quarantine from their home.

Republicans kept a small part of their convention in Charlotte there to satisfy contractual obligations. The smaller event includes measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

The last three presidents won reelection, not just on their past achievements, but with a vision of where they would take the nation in the future. So far, President Trump has been vague about that.

An investigation has been opened into the killing of Trayford Pellerin, 31, who was shot as he walked away from police toward a convenience store holding a knife, according to authorities.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Latin music star Prince Royce about his performance at the 2020 Democratic National Convention and why he's speaking out on the importance of this election.