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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.
Rep. David Cicilline On Impeachment Inquiry
NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., about the House impeachment inquiry concerning President Trump.
The Health Benefits At The Center Of The United Auto Workers Strike
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
A key issue in the contract dispute between General Motors and the United Auto Workers is health benefits. Workers have had famously great health plans, paying just 3% of costs.
Saudis 'Haven't Actually Paid A Large Price' For Khashoggi Killing
by Jackie Northam
Jamal Khashoggi's killing a year ago damaged the reputation of the Saudi Crown prince and cost the country some business, but Saudi Arabia's wealth still draws foreign investors.
Many Vaping Illnesses Linked To Black Market 'Dank Vapes'
by Allison Aubrey
Investigators have a new clue in the outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses: many patients have used a product labeled as "dank vapes." Determining where these products come from isn't easy.
Wajahat Ali On A Stranger's Liver Donation
Political pundit Wajahat Ali's young daughter was fighting liver cancer. He tells NPR's Scott Simon about how a stranger's response to an appeal on Twitter saved her life.
A Brief History Of Intelligence Whistleblowing
by Greg Myre
Whistleblowing in the intelligence community faces a special set of challenges designed to make sure complaints get heard while protecting classified information. It doesn't always work well.
Giuliani Through The Years
by Andrea Bernstein
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is now President Trump's personal lawyer. He's always been a crusader and has had a career full of battles.
Refugees React To Trump Administration Program Cuts
by Matt Katz
At a Highland Park, N.J. cafe, all of the cooks are refugees and all of the recipes are from their home countries. They react to the Trump administration's cuts to the U.S. refugee program.
Biden Reacts To Ukraine Scandal
by Scott Detrow
Former Vice President Joe Biden is now a key figure in President Trump's Ukraine scandal. He's trying to condemn Trump's actions without fueling the false claims at the center of the story.
The Pope Opposes Adjectives
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about advice Pope Francis gave to his communications team this week.
Saturday Sports: Minnesota Twins, Santa Anita Horse Deaths
by Tom Goldman
We have a recap on stories from the week in sports.