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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.
Democrats Face Internal Tensions
by Susan Davis
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wanted to tout a campaign and election law overhaul bill but spent time managing tensions over how to respond to accusations that Rep. Ilhan Omar made anti-Semitic remarks.
Saturday Sports: Women's Soccer Lawsuit, LeBron James, Celtics
NPR's Scott Simon talks about this week's sports headlines with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
Beats By Arthur Dubois
Arthur Dubois went viral this week after videos of his trap music beats started circulating. The 72-year-old self-taught music producer talks with NPR's Scott Simon about his newfound fame.
Y'all Heard? An Argument For The Great Southern Pronoun
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
Veronica Miller Jamison On 'A Computer Called Katherine'
NPR's Scott Simon asks illustrator Veronica Miller Jamison about A Computer Called Katherine, the new illustrated book for young readers about Hidden Figures lead character Katherine Johnson.
Valeria Luiselli On The 'Lost Children Archive'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Valeria Luiselli about her new book, Lost Children Archive, which traces a family road trip to the borderland.
What To Make Of The Week In Weak Economic News
Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell discusses the latest economic news with Scott Simon, including jobs numbers and what it means that the U.S. has just posted a record trade deficit.
Researchers Study Blast Injuries In Veterans
by Fred Thys
Researchers at the Boston VA are finding that exposure to blasts even without concussion can cause structural damage to the brain.
Alabama Tornado Survivor On His Experience In The Storm
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mike Adams, a resident of Beauregard, Ala., who survived a tornado that killed 23 people.
Minnesota State Sen. Ron Latz On Meeting With Ilhan Omar
As Rep. Ilhan Omar faces criticism over comments viewed by some as anti-Semitic, Scott Simon speaks with Minnesota state Sen. Ron Latz to discuss a meeting he arranged with her and Jewish leaders.