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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.
Republican Senators Pass Tax Bill
by Scott Horsley
The Republican overhaul of the tax code overcame hurdles to pass the Senate and includes some changes average Americans may feel come tax time, should it make it to the president's desk.
Roy Moore's Effect On Alabama's Economy
by Andrew Yeager
Alabama has long sought to make itself a destination for business investment. But the allegations against Senate candidate Roy Moore may make investors reluctant to come to the state.
D.C. City Council Considers Keeping Suspended Students In School
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Washington, D.C., city council member David Grosso about his proposal to ban out-of-school suspensions in the District's public and charter schools.
Children's Health Insurance Program In Jeopardy In Colorado
Colorado contacted families who receive CHIP health care funding with a warning that support might end in January. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Gretchen Hammer, who runs the Colorado program.
The Consequences Of Flynn's Guilty Plea
NPR's Scott Simon asks Jonathan Turley, George Washington University law professor, what he thinks of the latest developments in the the Russia investigation.
Flynn Pleads Guilty To Lying To The FBI
by Ryan Lucas
Michael Flynn pleaded guilty in a surprise Friday court appearance and is cooperating with the special counsel's investigation into Russian election interference.
Trump And The Federal Judiciary
NPR's Scott Simon talks to former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance about President Trump's appointments to the federal judiciary, almost all of whom have been white and male.
The Legal Recourse For Victims Of Sexual Harassment
NPR's Scott Simon talks to harassment and civil rights attorney Jean Hyams about the legal options available to victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Several Democrats Call For Conyers To Resign
Pressure on Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., to resign is growing after allegations of sexual harassment. NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., about the feeling among Democrats.
Saturday Sports: Tiger Woods And Eli Manning
by Tom Goldman
Tiger Woods is attempting yet another comeback and Eli Manning will not start for the first time in 13 years.
UNICEF Says Malnutrition In Parts Of Syria Reach Record Levels
UNICEF's Juliette Touma joins NPR's Scott Simon to talk about alarming reports of malnutrition in Syria.
Newly Discovered Andy Warhol Art Up For Auction
by Maria Garcia
A Massachusetts auction house is selling newly discovered Andy Warhol works. They are remnants of the artist's relationship with his last boyfriend found in his mother's attic.