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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.
A New Church Will Rise After A Shooting Shakes The Community
by Joey Palacios
A new church is rising in Sutherland Springs, Texas, six months after a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers and left the small community struggling.
Gun Control Activists Protest NRA In Dallas
by Brian Mann
Gun control advocates are protesting in Dallas, responding to Friday's addresses by President Trump and Vice President Pence at the NRA convention in town.
The Consequences Of Cleaning Up The Anacostia River
by Jacob Fenston
The Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., has long been one of the most polluted in the country. Now the river is getting much cleaner and attracting development that not everyone is welcoming.
Campaign Finance Law And The Stormy Daniels Scandal
NPR's Scott Simon asks campaign finance consultant Matthew Sanderson about the legal issues facing President Trump in regards to payments made to Stormy Daniels.
The Trump And Rudy Show
by Ron Elving
The Trump administration could be trumpeting good employment news and progress with North Korea but it keeps stepping on its tail as it responds to the president's legal problems.
The Political Landscape For The Senate
by Jessica Taylor
While Democrats are bullish about competing for control of the House, they are on defense in several big Senate races.
Saturday Sports: NBA Semifinals, Kentucky Derby
by Tom Goldman
Boston played Philadelphia and Toronto played Cleveland in last night's NBA semifinals while the Kentucky Derby is Saturday.
Condola Rashad Talks Joan Of Arc On Broadway
Condola Rashad stars in St. Joan on Broadway and tells NPR's Scott Simon that Joan of Arc will always be fascinating as a woman who did what she believed and led thousands of soldiers to victory.
The Dangers Of Journalism In Afghanistan
NPR's Scott Simon asks Afghan journalist Bilal Sarwary about the challenges, often deadly, of reporting in Afghanistan. Several journalists were killed this past week.
How To Make Movies 'Like Brothers'
NPR's Scott Simon asks brothers Mark and Jay Duplass about working together as filmmakers and about their new book, Like Brothers.