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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 Pot Breathalyzer Is Here. Maybe
by Eric Westervelt
Immigration Lawyer On Separated Children
Priya Konings is an attorney with KIND, Kids in Need of Defense, a New York based nonprofit that has been working to reunite migrant children and families in New York. She talks with Scott Simon.
The First Week Of The Manafort Trial
by Carrie Johnson
The first week of Paul Manafort's trial is over. Manafort, a veteran lobbyist and Donald Trump's 2016 campaign chairman, is fighting charges of bank and tax fraud.
Understanding NXIVM, Group Critics Call A 'Cult'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New York Times Magazine reporter Vanessa Grigoriadis about NXIVM. Several top members of the self-improvement company face sex trafficking charges.
'Black Campaign School' Trains New Generation Of African-American Candidates
by Asma Khalid
More than 100 people — candidates, future candidates and campaign staffers — gathered in Atlanta to learn about running for political office.
The ACLU On Facebook's Fake Page Removals
Facebook has been removing fake accounts linked to campaigns designed to influence the midterm elections. NPR's Scott Simon asks the ACLU's Ben Wizner to weigh in on free speech issues.
Manafort Trial Brings Scrutiny To Lobbyists
As the trial of lobbyist Paul Manafort for alleged bank and tax fraud continues, NPR's Scott Simon asks David Rehr of George Mason University about how the trial may affect the lobbying industry.
Week In Politics: Manafort Trial, Kochs, Kavanaugh
by Ron Elving
We have an recap of the political news of the week.