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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.
Organizer Of The Yellow Vest Protests In France Discusses Reasons For Protesting
Massive anti-government protests are taking place today in France. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Christophe Chalençon, one of the organizers of the Yellow Vest protests.
Protests In France Continue Despite Cancellation Of Fuel Tax
by Eleanor Beardsley
More protests are underway in Paris and other major French cities by the Yellow Vest movement.
British and European Officials Strengthen Regulation Of Facebook
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with British MP Damian Collins about British and EU investigations into Facebook and calls to strengthen regulation of the social network.
More Documents Released Describe What Michael Cohen Did
by Carrie Johnson
This week we learned more about the possible fate of Paul Manafort following the surprise collapse of his plea deal with the Special Counsel amid allegations that he lied to prosecutors.
Arkansas School District Criticized For Removing High School Newspaper Article
An Arkansas School District came under fire for taking down a student article exposing unauthorized high school transfers. Jack Williams, a co-author of the article, talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
'Panic': The Documentary That Discusses The 2008 Financial Crisis And Today's Economy
Ben Bernanke, former chairman of the Federal Reserve, joins us to talk about "Panic," a VICE documentary about the financial crisis of 2008, and where the American economy stands today.
U.S. Postal Service Charges More to Shippers To Mail Their Packages
by Brian Naylor
A task force looking into U.S. Postal Service prices released its report this week. One recommendation: the postal service charge more to shippers, such as Amazon, to mail their packages.