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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.
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro Reacts To The Temporary Shutdown Deal
NPR's Scott Simon asks Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas about Friday's deal to temporarily end the partial government shutdown.
3-Week Funding Bill Gives One Maryland County's Federal Workers Little Reason For Optimism
by Rachel Baye
Officials in Howard County, Md., are offering food help to federal workers. It's one of the wealthiest counties in the country, but an estimated 10 percent of households were affected by the shutdown.
Hispanic-Owned Beer Company Brews Resistance To Trump Presidency
by Tim Mak
A onetime supplier to Donald Trump's Chicago tower is now distributing "resistance beer" to support causes the brewer feels have been harmed by the administration's actions.
A Snapshot Of Conservatives' Reactions To Trump Reopening Government Without Wall Funding
by Don Gonyea
President Trump's base firmly supports his push for a border wall. Conservative activists and callers on talk radio reacted to his agreement to reopen the government temporarily without funds for the wall.
Week In Politics: Trump Signs Temporary Bill To End Shutdown, Roger Stone Indicted
by Ron Elving
The deal to reopen the government means we won't know the fate of the border wall for as long as three weeks. Also, Trump ally Roger Stone was arrested on Friday after being indicted by a grand jury.
LA Rams And New England Patriots Face Off For Super Bowl LIII
NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the Australian Open and the upcoming Super Bowl match between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams.
Hungary To Decide Fate Of Man Behind Football Leaks
NPR's Scott Simon asks Tariq Panja, reporter for The New York Times, about Rui Pinto. Pinto is accused of exposing damaging information about professional soccer teams.
What's Iran Up To With Recent Rocket Launch Attempt?
by Geoff Brumfiel
Iran attempted to launch a rocket carrying a satellite into space. The Trump administration believes the launch was about developing long-range weapons, but analysts say the tech used is too clunky.