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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 Houston Drag Queen Talks Fundraising
Regina Thorne-DuBois is a Houston drag queen who held a series of Facebook Live fundraisers for local community health organizations in the wake of Harvey. She joins NPR's Scott Simon.
High School Football Games Canceled Across Houston
More than 100 high school football games in Texas have been canceled following Harvey. Scott Simon talks with Angel Verdejo, who covered football for the Houston Chronicle and now works in education.
The Chemical Dangers In Houston's Manchester Neighborhood
by Rebecca Hersher
The Manchester neighborhood in Houston is ringed by chemical plants. We went out with a team to test water and soil for toxins and other possible dangers.
Talkin' Birds: Urban Birding
You can see terns on Governors Island in New York City. Ray Brown, host of Talkin' Birds, espouses the joys of urban birding with NPR's Scott Simon.
What Were The Russians Burning In San Francisco?
by Scott Simon
Black smoke billowed out of the Russian consulate in San Francisco as it prepared to close. Russian officials said they were using the fireplace.
Russian-American Lobbyist Testifies Before Grand Jury
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Chad Day of The Associated Press about a Russian-American lobbyist's grand jury testimony and what it might tell us about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
'The Big Tree' Still Stands In Texas
by Scott Simon
The Big Tree is a 1,000-year-old oak tree at Goose Island State Park near Rockport, Texas. It survived the recent hurricane, and many before it.
The Sorry State Of The Country's Subway Systems
Subway systems in the U.S. have faced repeated breakdowns in recent months. Scott Simon speaks with UCLA Professor of Urban Planning Mike Manville about the state of America's subways.
Why Kaepernick Is Unsigned: Performance Or Politics?
Should football player Colin Kaepernick have a place in the NFL? Scott Simon talks with author Colin Fleming, who argues that Kaepernick's skills may put him at a disadvantage.
Trump Travels To Gulf Coast
by Scott Horsley
President Trump is traveling to Texas and Louisiana, the states hardest hit by Harvey. His trip comes as a decision looms on the Obama-era program that shields some immigrants from deportation.
What's Ahead For Congress
by Susan Davis
Congress returns Tuesday with lots on its plate, including Hurricane Harvey relief, raising the debt ceiling and funding the government to avoid a shutdown.
Saturday Sports: The Astros
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN and ESPN The Magazine about a couple of blockbuster trades and the role of sports in healing traumatized communities.