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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.
Saturday Sports: World Series
It's all about baseball as NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the World Series matchup, and about Yankees fans behaving badly.
Hong Kong's 2 'Uncles' On The Front Lines
by Julie McCarthy
Protests in Hong Kong have seen violent escalations in recent weeks. Some older men are now entering the fray as buffers between young demonstrators and police, hoping to prevent bloodshed.
Civilians Flee Turkish Incursion
by Daniel Estrin
Turkey's incursion into Syria to root out Kurdish fighters who have been U.S. allies is wreaking havoc for civilians. Doctors and whole families have become displaced and some have escaped to Iraq.
Tim O'Brien On Becoming A Father At 58
NPR's Scott Simon talks to celebrated author Tim O'Brien about his new book, Dad's Maybe Book, which he wrote for his two sons.
Wildfires In Southern California
by Nathan Rott
Wildfires in Southern California have burned over 47,000 acres and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. High winds and dry conditions are causing the fires to spread quickly.
Remembering Henry 'Gip' Gipson
by Peter Breslow
Musician Henry "Gip" Gipson died this week. He ran a legendary blues juke joint in Bessemer, Ala.
Warren And Biden Compete For Black Voters
by Anthony Brooks
Joe Biden has a big lead among black voters, the core of his strength in the Democratic primary. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is appealing to African American voters with her message of economic justice.
Kurdish Americans React To U.S. Force Withdrawal
by Max Rivlin-Nadler
Syrian Kurdish families in San Diego are angry about President Trump's decision to pull troops from northern Syria. They say they feel betrayed after Kurdish fighters led efforts against ISIS.