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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.
Adding Up Warren's 'Medicare For All' Plan
Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News tells NPR's Scott Simon about Elizabeth Warren's just-released plan to pay for her version of "Medicare to All."
My Signature Song: 'No Time At All'
Judy Cohen of New York City shares her signature song, "No Time at All," from the 1972 musical Pippin.
A History Of Congressional Stunts
by Susan Davis
House Republicans efforts to disrupt the impeachment inquiry this week by storming a closed hearing is part of a tradition of using "stunts" to try to redirect the political debate on Capitol Hill.
Impeachment Inquiry Shifts To National Security Council
Former National Security Council staffer Michael Allen tells NPR's Scott Simon how the NSC works and what he's listening for from next week's testimony in the impeachment inquiry.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
There is great distance between Republican complaints about the process of the House impeachment inquiry and what witnesses have reportedly testified concerning White House wrongdoing.
Saturday Sports: World Series
by Tom Goldman
The World Series match up between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros isn't the only drama for the Texas team. Their pitcher was mocked by Yankees fans and their assistant GM was canned.
70 Years Of The Zamboni
70 years ago, the owner of a California skating rink created a machine to resurface the ice in mere minutes. He gave it his family name and Zambonis have been making ice nice ever since.
Mexico's Asylum Agency Struggles To Keep Up
by Carrie Kahn
Mexico is on course to accept as many as 80,000 refugees this year. Its tiny asylum agency is overrun with applications and many asylum-seekers are stuck in a bottleneck of bureaucracy.
The Importance Of Preserving Videos Of War Crimes
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dia Kayyali, program manager for Witness, about YouTube's removal of videos considered to be evidence of human rights violations in countries such as Syria and Yemen.