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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.
What Oligarch Dmytro Firtash Has To Do With The Ukraine Scandal
NPR's Scott Simon interviews Time reporter Simon Shuster about Dmytro Firtash, a Ukrainian oligarch fighting extradition to the U.S. Shuster says he helped get dirt on the Bidens to Trump supporters.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
The Ukraine scandal deepened on Capitol Hill this week, as new connections to Russia came to light.
Saturday Sports: China And The NBA, Washington Mystics, Simone Biles
by Tom Goldman
The China-NBA spat heats up, the Washington Mystics are WNBA champs and American gymnast Simone Biles wins her fifth all-around world title.
Michael Leighton On His Life In Hockey
Michael Leighton played professional hockey for 21 teams in 18 years. He just retired at age 38 and tells NPR's Scott Simon about his career as a journeyman goalie.
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.