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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.
Saturday Sports: LeBron, Golden State Warriors And Condoleezza Rice
ESPN's Howard Bryant joins Scott Simon to talk about the biggest sports stories of the week.
Pompeo Takes Over At State
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent his first full day on the job at a NATO meeting in Brussels. Over the weekend, he heads to Saudi Arabia and Israel.
North Korea's Pledges Are Easier Said Than Done
The leaders of North and South Korea met for a historic summit Friday. NPR's Scott Simon discusses the meeting with Frank Aum, a North Korea expert with the United States Institute of Peace.
Saudis Excited And Nervous About Societal Changes
by Jackie Northam
The dramatic social changes being ordered from the top-down in Saudi Arabia — like allowing music in public or letting women drive — have some Saudis excited but others nervous and confused.
Venezuelans Fleeing To Brazil And Colombia
People fleeing the chaos in Venezuela have been congregating in camps along the Colombia-Venezuela border. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Geoff Ramsey of Washington Office on Latin America.
What's Next After Koreas Summit
by Elise Hu
The two Korean leaders met yesterday for a summit that yielded a historic joint agreement. It sets the stage for a summit between the U.S. and North Korea.
Kremlin Critic Bill Browder On Russian Influence
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill Browder, a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, about U.S.-Russian relations.
'Carousel' Returns To Broadway
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel returns to Broadway for the first time in more than two decades. NPR's Scott Simon talks to opera star Renée Fleming, who has two showstoppers in the musical.
Organ Donation System Set For Changes
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to transplant surgeon Dr. Dorry Segev about why the current system of organ allocation can be a death sentence for some patients.
Session Drummer Dave Tull On 'Texting And Driving'
by Susan Stamberg
Session drummer Dave Tull has played with the likes of Chuck Mangione, Maynard Ferguson and Barbra Streisand, but he breaks out on his own with a new album, Texting and Driving.
North Korea Will Suspend Nuclear Tests To Focus On Its Economy
North Korea has agreed to suspend missile tests and close its major nuclear-testing site. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Victor Cha, ex-White House National Security Council director for Asian Affairs