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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.
The Rocky Transition Of Power Between Biden And Trump May Affect National Security
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi about the national security implications of a delayed transfer of power between the Biden-Harris campaign and the Trump administration.
Trump Supporters To Gather For 'Million MAGA March' In Washington DC
by Hannah Allam
Groups supporting President Trump plan to converge on Washington DC today for a rally billed as the "Million MAGA March." It's unclear how many people will actually turn out.
Week In Politics: Biden Works On Transition Of Power, Without Trump's Cooperation
President-elect Joe Biden continues working with his transition team, as the Trump administration refuses to acknowledge his win. Meanwhile, the coronavirus surges to record-breaking levels.
Saturday Sports: Basketball Prepares For Life After COVID-19
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about a second life for two Houston Astros, and the NBA's hopes for a post-pandemic season.
COVID-19 Cases In U.S. Reach Record Highs Again
by Rob Stein
The U.S. has reached a new, worrisome high: it's surpassed a daily count of nearly 120 thousand new confirmed coronavirus cases, a 20 percent jump in just one week.
The Polls For This Election Were Off Again. Is This The End Of The Industry?
NPR's Scott Simon talks with long-time Republican consultant and pollster Frank Luntz about yet another election where the polls were off. Luntz says misses this year mean the profession is done.
Republicans Take In Results Of The 2020 Election
NPR's Scott Simon asks Tim Alberta, Politico Magazine's chief political correspondent, how the GOP is responding to this week's election results.
Votes Still Being Counted In Philadelphia As Biden Maintains Razor-Thin Lead
by Alina Selyukh
Pennsylvania continues to process ballots, with all eyes on Joe Biden's lead and the state's prized 20 electoral votes. It's always intense in Philadelphia.
GOP Senate Candidate John James Refuses To Concede, Claims Irregularities In Votes
by Abigail Censky
It took 24 hours before the AP called the Michigan senate race for the incumbent Democrat, Gary Peters. His challenger, John James, is so far refusing to concede.