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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.
Spread Of Coronavirus Prompts WHO And U.S. Emergency Declarations
by Richard Harris
The White House has declared a public health emergency and restricted travel from China to control the spread of the new coronavirus.
Janitors In St. Louis Protest For Higher Wages
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks to Rev. Darryl Gray, who helped organize a protest for underpaid janitors in St. Louis who are demanding a living wage.
How To Caucus With A Baby
NPR's Renee Montagne talks with Cedar Rapids Gazette columnist Lyz Lenz about how parents can juggle attending Monday night's Iowa caucuses with caring for their children.
Impeachment Update: Senators To Vote Wednesday
by Claudia Grisales
Senators voted against bringing in new witnesses in President Trump's impeachment trial on Friday. The trial is expected to wrap up next week.
Nerd Out With Mardis Gras' Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus
by Melissa Block
In New Orleans, the most fanciful pre-Mardi Gras parade is by the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, home to "revelrous Star Wars Trekkies." We check in as they gear up for tonight's parade.
Johns Hopkins Sees Jump In Low-Income Students After Ending Legacy Admissions
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with David Phillips, Johns Hopkins University's vice provost for admissions, about the results of the school's 2014 decision to end so-called legacy admissions.
'Chicago Tribune' Reporters Raise Alarm Over New Hedge Fund Owner
by Scott Simon
Veteran Chicago Tribune reporter Gary Marx talks to NPR's Scott Simon about a hedge fund's efforts to reduce staffing in the newsroom by offering buyouts.
Election Officials In Closely Divided Wisconsin Take Steps To Secure The Vote
by Maayan Silver
Wisconsin could be the pivotal state in the presidential election. With a history of razor-thin margins and a polarized electorate, it could be a ripe target for interference in the 2020 elections.
Bernie Sanders' Hallmark Rally Strategy
by Don Gonyea
The senator and Democratic presidential hopeful designs his rallies with a loose, homemade feel.
The Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
House Democrats finished their opening statements in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. Here's what to expect as Trump's lawyers begin their arguments on Saturday.
Encore: NPR's Full Interview With Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo
by Mary Louise Kelly
In a Friday interview with All Things Considered, co-host Mary Louise Kelly questioned Pompeo about Marie Yovanovitch's treatment as U.S. envoy to Ukraine.
Trump Defense Team Makes Opening Arguments
by Philip Ewing
President Trump's legal team made its opening arguments in a rare Saturday session. His lawyers argue he's done nothing wrong and that he acted within his powers last year in the Ukraine affair.