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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.
State Of The Race: Where Vote Counts Are At In Key States
by Domenico Montanaro
Every day, the number of outstanding ballots has gotten smaller, and the margins between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden have shifted, in some cases dramatically. We get an update.
How To Repair Relationships Damaged By Election Divisions
After an election year unique in its divisiveness, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with advice columnist Amy Dickinson about how people can begin to repair relationships, if they so desire.
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.
Voting Rights Organizers Claim Victory As Biden Takes Narrow Lead In Georgia
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Nse Ufot, CEO of the New Georgia Project. The organization registered a large number of new voters in the state.
Trump To Challenge Vote Counts In Key States
by Miles Parks
President Trump's campaign plans to challenge vote counts in four battleground states that continued tallying ballots this week. The president wants the Supreme Court to intervene in the election.
Arizona Still Counting Votes, With Biden Maintaining Lead
by Eric Westervelt
Arizona officials are still counting ballots. President Trump won the state four years ago, but Joe Biden may turn the usually Republican state blue.
Virtual Education Is Impacting College Students' Access To Voting
College students who are studying remotely can vote in the state where their college is located. But this is controversial in some places, and students are organizing.