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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.
The Week In Politics: Comey, Comey And Comey
by Ron Elving
James Comey's testimony and reactions to it dominated the week in politics.
Alabama Republican Leader Jim Zeigler On Trump And Comey
NPR's Scott Simon talks live with Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler, a leader in the Republican Party in Alabama, about the week in politics.
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.
Will China Take A Bigger Role As The U.S. Leaves The Climate Pact?
As the U.S. withdrawals from the climate deal, China is positioned to lead environmental efforts. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Alvin Lin from the Natural Resources Defense Council's China Program.
Downs' Album Mixes Traditional Mexican Genres With A Strong Feminist Pulse
by Carrie Kahn
Grammy-winning Mexican-American recording star Lila Downs has a new album: Salón, Lágrimas y Deseo. Through her blend of genres, she looks for common ground in both her polarized countries.
Max Boot Commentary Post: 'Trump's Hand In Duterte's Dirty Work'
The Philippines president brags about killing drug dealers and is praised by President Trump. Max Boot of the Council on Foreign Relations tells NPR's Scott Simon that Trump's approach is wrong.
A Busy Week In Politics: Climate Pact, Russia Probe
President Trump announced the U.S. will exit the climate deal, and there was more news about the Russia investigation. And next week, former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate.
Texas Freedom Caucus' Tactics Anger Many State Lawmakers
by Ben Philpott
The arch-conservative Freedom Caucus has stymied congressional Republicans over the past several years. A copycat group in Texas and other places is forcing the state legislative agenda to the right.