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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.
The Times Bodies Rested In Pieces, Or Not At All
In anticipation of Halloween, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with writer A.J. Jacobs about instances throughout history of people who just couldn't stay dead.
Russian Trolls Tried To Influence Debate Over NFL Players Kneeling During Anthem
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Andrew Beaton of The Wall Street Journal about Russian twitter bots attempting to sow political discord in America by tweeting about football.
Yemen Faces Massive Famine
After years of violence, half the population of Yemen is on the brink of starvation. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sukaina Sharafuddin of Save the Children, who lives and works in Yemen.
'Wait Wait' Turns 20
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special episode this weekend. WWDTM host Peter Sagal reflects on the show's history with Scott Simon.
The Future Of U.S.-Saudi Relations
Jamal Khashoggi's killing may have repercussions for Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the kingdom's relationship with the U.S. NPR's Scott Simon talks to New Yorker writer Robin Wright.
Russian Charged As Money Manager In Disinformation Campaigns
by Carrie Johnson
The Justice Department unsealed charges against a Russian woman on Friday who is described as a comptroller in the Russian government's active measures against the U.S. in the 2018 election.
Matthew Shepard Laid To Rest, 20 Years After His Death
To mark the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's murder, he will be interred at the National Cathedral. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Bishop Gene Robinson about Shepard's life and death.
Activists Want Greyhound To Not Allow Border Patrol Agents Onto Buses
by Stella Chavez
Activists delivered 200,000 signed petitions to Greyhound's headquarters in Dallas on Friday demanding that Greyhound stop letting Border Patrol agents board their buses.