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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.
2020 Book Concierge: Highlights From The Arts Desk
Four members of NPR's Arts Desk recommend books from the hundreds in NPR's 2020 Book Concierge.
Bryan Cranston Discusses Legal Twists And Turns On Showtime's 'Your Honor'
Bryan Cranston stars as a judge whose son is involved in a hit-and-run in New Orleans in the new Showtime series, Your Honor. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear On How His State Is Handling The Pandemic, Economy
NPR's Scott Simon asks Gov. Andy Beshear, D-KY., how he is trying to navigate his state though the economic and health crisis the pandemic presents.
Austin Musicians Compose Musical Piece Played Inside A Dumpster To Commemorate 2020
by Andrew Weber
Musicians in Austin wanted to commemorate this "dumpster fire" of a year, so they created a musical piece to be played inside dumpsters.
Nilüfer Yanya Reflects On A Tumultuous Year In 'Feeling Lucky'
Nilüfer Yanya ponders on the perspective she's gained this year and how it's inspired her new EP, Feeling Lucky?
Republicans, Democrats Still At Odds Over Coronavirus Relief
by Claudia Grisales
It is still not clear if Republicans and Democrats can reach an agreement on a new economic stimulus deal before the end of the year.
Buddhists Prepare To Observe Bodhi Day, When Siddhartha Gautama Became Buddha
NPR's Scott Simon asks Takashi Miyaji of the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church in Union City, Calif., about Bodhi Day on December 8.
Saturday Sports: U.S. Soccer Federation, Women's Team File Agreement
by Tom Goldman
There is a partial agreement between female soccer players and the U.S. Soccer Federation. Also, the coronavirus continues to threaten professional sports.
France Withdraws Controversial Police Bill After Protests
by Eleanor Beardsley
France's interior minister thought his security-minded nation would support a bill to restrict filming of police but citizens across the political spectrum objected and the government dropped it.
Retired U.S Naval Academy Cobbler Reflects On 53 Years Of Shoemaking
Scott Simon speaks with longtime U.S. Naval Academy cobbler Ronald Smith, who has retired after a 53-year career.