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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.
3 Doctors On What Works And Doesn't Work In U.S. Health Care
Doctors Julie Gunter, Rob Stone and Gary Sobelson talk with Scott Simon about the problems with American health care and what they think of the current Republican health care plan.
Colorado Employers Rethinking Drug Testing
by Ben Markus
Eight states and Washington, D.C. allow for recreational cannabis, but none have solved the problem of workforce drug testing. Zero tolerance polices are being reconsidered in light of legalized pot.
In Defense Of Trump's Tweets
President Trump's tweets have been a constant source of controversy. NPR's Scott Simon talks with columnist and professor Victor Davis Hanson, who's written a defense of the tweets.
Marathon Runner Outruns Black Bear In Maine
by Scott Simon
How do you get away from a black bear if you can't climb a tree or can't swim in a nearby lake? You run! We have the story of a junior at the University of Maine and his lucky escape.
Maine Law Lets Municipalities Regulate Food
by Jennifer Mitchell
A new law in Maine lets towns regulate local food production. Supporters say it makes it easier for people to buy raw and organic foods locally. Opponents fear it could lead to lax food safety.
Trump Meets World Leaders At G-20
by Scott Horsley
President Trump is meeting with a range of world leaders, from the prime minister of the U.K. to the president of China, on the second day of the G-20 summit in Germany.
Biologists Divided Over How To Save Endangered Pangolin
by Katie Blackley
The pangolin is a small armadillo-like creature. It's in great demand for its meat and scales, and it's in danger of extinction. Biologists can't agree on whether zoos should play a role in saving it.
Saturday Sports: Venus Williams And Tennis, Tour De France
by Tom Goldman
We discuss the latest news about Wimbledon and Venus Williams, and talk about a nasty crash during the Tour de France and competitive imbalance in the NBA.