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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.
Pro Athlete To Nun
Ten years ago, Sister Rita Clare Yoches was playing professional football for the Detroit Demolition. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with her about her journey from pro athlete to nun.
Saturday Sports: World Cup
by Tom Goldman
We have the latest on the World Cup and the week's sports news.
Tour De France Kicks Off
The Tour de France begins Saturday. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Wall Street Journal sports columnist and self-professed cycling fanatic Jason Gay.
'Skyscraper' Director Made A 'Love Letter' To The Classic Action Blockbusters
by Linda Wertheimer
Pompeo Meets With North Koreans Over Nuclear Program
by Elise Hu
The meetings happened amid growing concern North Korea is not taking steps toward denuclearization — and uncertainty as to what each side meant when they committed to it.
'Safe Houses' Explores The Past And The Present Of The Cold War
Dan Fesperman's Safe Houses is spy story set in both the present day and the Cold War era. Fesperman speaks with NPR's Linda Wertheimer about the book.
Tariffs And The Soybean Business
John Heisdorffer, president of the American Soybean Association, tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer he and his fellow farmers are concerned about the tariff war.
What The Affirmative Action Guidelines Change Means
The Trump administration has revoked Obama-era affirmative action guidelines. Jon Boeckenstedt of DePaul University talks with NPR's Linda Wertheimer about the effect on college admissions.
Pruitt's Impact On The EPA
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Georgetown University law professor William Buzbee about the legacy of former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and his deregulation efforts.
Air Force Faces Pilot Shortage
by Zachariah Hughes
The Air Force has a severe shortage of pilots, particularly fighter pilots.