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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.
Advanced Placement Exam Scores In Alabama On The Rise
An Alabama organization called A+ College Ready brings Advanced Placement courses to underserved schools. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with President Mary Boehm and student Vanessa Layfield.
A Birmingham Motel Is Part Of A Civil Rights National Monument
The A.G. Gaston Motel was where Martin Luther King stayed when he visited Birmingham. It is now part of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. Bishop Calvin Woods talks about its history.
A Conservative's Take On The James Comey Hearing
NPR's Scott Simon talks to conservative commentator Michael Graham of The Weekly Standard about fired FBI Director James Comey's testimony.
Alabama's Recent Scandals
by Debbie Elliott
John Archibald, political writer for AL.com, and NPR's Debbie Elliott talk with host Scott Simon about the series of scandals that have shaken Alabama politics in recent years.
What's Ahead In U.K. Politics
Roula Khalaf of the Financial Times talks with Scott Simon about what's next for Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May after her Conservative Party lost seats in Thursday's election.
Loss Of Steel Jobs Lingers In Fairfield
Two years ago the last big steel blast furnace closed down in Fairfield, Ala. Since then, laid off workers have been trying to find new careers.
An Unexpected Funeral Procession
Marjorie Boykin was driving and saw police lights behind her. She thought she was being pulled over, but it turned out she was leading a funeral procession for University of Alabama coach Bear Bryant.
Saturday Sports: Cleveland Cavaliers Take A Win Against Warriors
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Jeh Jeh Pruitt of local TV station WBRC Fox 6 about the NBA finals, and what Alabama and Auburn fans are talking about in the off-season.
How To Play Basketball — At Any Age
by Sherrel Wheeler Stewart
The octogenarian Twomey brothers will be among thousands of athletes playing in the National Senior Games in Birmingham. They tell us what it takes to play basketball in your 80s.