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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.
Former DOJ Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann On Impeachment Hearings
NPR's Scott Simon talks with former government prosecutor Andrew Weissmann about what he saw this week in the testimony of top U.S. diplomats.
Saturday Sports: Colin Kaepernick, Myles Garrett
Colin Kaepernick is finally invited by the NFL to work out in Atlanta, and the Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett has been suspended and fined. Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN.
What Canadians Think Don Cherry's Firing
Iconic hockey commentator Don Cherry was fired for making comments deemed to be anti-immigrant. Cathal Kelly, columnist at The Globe and Mail, tells NPR's Scott Simon how Canadians are responding.
Epstein's Death Becomes A Meme
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Don Caldwell of knowyourmeme.com about the conspiracy theories about the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
Reporter's Notebook: Hong Kong
by Julie McCarthy
As Hong Kong descends deeper into violence, uncertainty hangs over the Chinese territory, with protesters see no alternative to fighting, despite the increasing dangers they face.
The Aftermath Of An Immigration Raid In 'Separated'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with William Lopez about his new book, Separated, which documents the effects of a 2013 immigration raid on a community.
Efforts To Heal Wounds Of Wounded Knee Massacre
by Jim Kent
A descendant of the commander at the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre apologized to victim descendants. Together they back legislation to rescind 20 Medals of Honor given to massacre soldiers.
Paradise, Calif., Faces Labor Shortage
by Sonja Hutson
A labor shortage in Paradise, Calif., is complicating rebuilding efforts a year after the destructive Camp Fire. Workers have come looking for jobs but want higher pay than residents can afford.
Pete Buttigieg On Identity
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Democratic presidential candidate, about his identity as a young candidate, a gay man in a same-sex marriage, and as a veteran.