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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.
Russia's Underground Art Finds A Home In The U.S.
by Rick Karr
For 50 years, an American economics professor collected dissident art from the Soviet Union. The abstract art pieces, considered nonconformist by the Soviets, have been donated to Rutgers University.
UC President Janet Napolitano On DACA Lawsuit
University of California President Janet Napolitano talks with NPR's Scott Simon about her involvement in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the DACA program.
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin On Requiring Medicaid Recipients To Work
Kentucky is the first state to require Medicaid recipients to work or get job training in order to qualify for aid. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Gov. Matt Bevin about the new requirements.
Longtime Record Producer Joe Boyd On Albanian 'Saze' Music
by Vicki Barker
Record producer Joe Boyd recorded his new album with a group of southern Albanian singers and musicians. It's a record of polyphonic Albanian music that reminds him of his rock 'n' roll youth.
Sen. Ron Wyden On Russia Investigation
Sen. Ron Wyden, Democrat of Oregon, is a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee. NPR's Scott Simon asks him about the latest on the committee's investigation into Russian election interference.
Illinois Attorney General Candidate Robbed
by Scott Simon
Being an officer of the court doesn't mean you won't be a victim of a crime. One of the candidates running for the office of attorney general in Illinois was robbed at gunpoint.
Trump Responds To Criticism Of His Mental State
by Tamara Keith
In an appearance with GOP congressional leaders at Camp David, President Trump addressed topics ranging from his own mental health to his legislative accomplishments.
Marking 50 Years Since The First Adult Heart Transplant In The U.S.
Fifty years ago Saturday, the first adult heart transplant in the U.S. was performed at Stanford Hospital. Dr. Sharon Hunt was a medical student at the time and talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
A President's Temperament
NPR's Scott Simon talks with presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin about the temperament of past presidents.
'Fire And Fury' Sourcing Under Scrutiny
by David Folkenflik
The release of Michael Wolff's new book, Fire and Fury, has caused quite a stir. But critics and journalists are skeptical about Wolff's sourcing due to his previous work.