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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.
Attorney Robert Driscoll Defends Client Maria Butina
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Robert Driscoll, attorney for accused Russian spy Maria Butina.
Grappling With Native American Homelessness
by Leila Fadel
Native Americans make up an outsized percentage of the homeless in places like New Mexico.
Illinoisans Working To Reduce Number Of Female Inmates
A new group in Illinois is hoping to reduce the number of women in prison. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to one of the group's members, state Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke.
Bernie Sanders On U.S. Foreign Policy
NPR's Scott Simon asks Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, a critic of U.S. involvement overseas, about President Trump's "America First" foreign policy and about Russian interference in U.S. elections.
Reports: Cohen Taped Conversation With Trump About Paying McDougal
Former federal prosecutor Nick Akerman speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about reports that Trump aide Michael Cohen secretly recorded a conversation with Trump.
Week In Politics
NPR's Scott Simon asks Margaret Talev, Bloomberg senior White House correspondent, about this week's political news.
The Week In Quotes
It was a busy week full of confusion and clarifications — and more confusion. We go back through some of the week's presidential comments.
Saturday Sports: NFL Anthem Protest Policy Update
by Tom Goldman
The NFL is struggling to handle players who want to protest during the national anthem and Ohio State is facing a sexual abuse scandal. We hear about those stories and more sports news.
Art's 'Sense Of Humor' Chronicled At The National Gallery Of Art
by Renee Montagne
The new exhibition "Sense of Humor" at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., showcases comedic prints and drawings, from the 15th century to today.