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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.
Sarah M. Broom On 'The Yellow House'
Sarah M. Broom's debut memoir The Yellow House tells the sprawling tale of a family in New Orleans East and the home that was wiped away by Hurricane Katrina. She talks with NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer.
Guatemalan Voters Head To The Polls
by Carrie Kahn
Sunday's elections in Guatemala are leaving voters with a choice between two unpopular candidates. It's emblematic of the conditions that are driving thousands of Guatemalans north.
My Signature Song: Frank Sinatra's 'Cycles'
Tanti Brownley of Newport News, Va., shares her "signature song": "Cycles," performed by Frank Sinatra.
Bobby Rush On Being A 'Bluesman'
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with bluesman Bobby Rush about his new album, Sitting on Top of the Blues.
Inside Saudi Arabia's Disinformation Campaign
A new investigation finds that Saudi Arabia is behind a disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting its enemies. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks to the report's researcher of Bellingcat.
Former NFL Player Chris Borland Asks Catholic Church To Take Stand On Gun Control
Former NFL player Chris Borland grew up Catholic in Dayton. He talks with host Sacha Pfeiffer about his call for the church to take a stronger stand for gun control and against white supremacy.
Coloradans React To 'Red Flag' Law
by Leigh Paterson
Some sheriffs oppose red flag laws, which allow guns to be taken away from people who pose a threat to themselves or others. That can bring tension when police from the same county enforce them.
Community Reacts To ICE Raids
by Greg Allen
Nearly 700 people were detained in immigration raids across Mississippi this week. Communities, families, and businesses are all trying to adjust to a new reality.
Changing Position On Impeachment
A majority of House Democrats are now calling for an impeachment inquiry into President Trump. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., about why she decided to add her name to that list.
What New Tariffs Mean For Shoppers
by Alina Selyukh
Once again, economists and retailers warn that the prices customers see in stores might go up in the months ahead.
Climate Policies Of 2020 Democrats
by Jeff Brady
Climate change has emerged as a key issue among the Democratic presidential candidates, several of whom have detailed plans.
Speaking Out Against FGM
NPR's Scott Simon asks female genital mutilation survivor Maryum Saifee why she wishes Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., had seized on an opportunity to advocate for FGM survivors.