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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.
Javier Cercas On 'Lord Of All The Dead'
Javier Cercas talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his book about his great uncle who fought and died for Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.
ESPN's Howard Bryant On 'Full Dissidence'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN senior writer — and regular Weekend Edition contributor — Howard Bryant about his new book, Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field.
Rain Brings New Worries To Burned Areas In Australia
by Rebecca Hersher
Rain is coming to parts of Australia that have burned, flooding some areas, damaging the vegetation and increasing the risk of landslides.
Assessing The Injuries After Iranian Missile Attack
Eleven U.S. service members have been sent to hospitals abroad after suffering injuries in Iran's missile strike in Iraq. Scott Simon speaks to neuropsychiatrist Stephen Xenakis about what that means.
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick Receives Support After Announcing Alcohol Dependence Treatment
by Scott Simon
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona says she's getting treatment for alcohol dependence. She received messages of support from both parties.
Long Shot Candidates Bet On New Hampshire
by Lauren Chooljian
As the Iowa Caucus and New Hampshire primary get close, what keeps low-polling candidates in the race? A sense that a state like New Hampshire could deliver a last-minute upset, as it has in the past.
Facing Harassment As A Female Mayor
NPR's Scott Simon asks San Luis Obispo, Calif., Mayor Heidi Harmon about the kinds of abuse she experiences as a female mayor.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
We'll catch you up on the start of President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren On Impeachment
NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., about her involvement in the three most recent presidential impeachment processes.