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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.
An Iowa Farmer On Trump's Impact On Agriculture
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kevin Ross, who grows corn and soybeans in Iowa, about the impact President Trump's trade and other policies are likely to have on American farmers.
Russia Investigation Has Echoes Of Watergate Probe
by David Welna
Getting Republicans and Democrats to cooperate in investigations that could be damaging to a president has long been a challenge. It happened in Watergate, but it seems unlikely now.
No Signs Yet Of Investigators Giving Flynn Immunity
by Carrie Johnson
Retired Gen. Michael Flynn has asked for immunity from prosecution, in advance of any testimony before congressional committees investigating Russia's meddling in the 2016 election.
Disclosures Detail Trump Staff's Assets
by Jackie Northam
On Friday, the White House made documents available on the finances of many Trump administration officials, including Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Stephen Bannon.
Finding FBI Files Of The Dead
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Parker Higgins about his project "FOIA the Dead." Higgins submits a public records request for the FBI file of every person who receives a New York Times obituary.
Republican Rep. Tom Cole On Russia Investigations And Trump Budget
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about the looming budget debate and the latest in the investigation into possible ties between Trump campaign officials and Russia.
The Missing Kids Of Washington, D.C. And Social Media
by Ian Stewart
Washington D.C.'s police department recently began a social media campaign to help find the city's missing kids. The effort had some unintended consequences — sparking national outrage.
Arkansas Plans Rapid Execution Schedule
Arkansas is scheduled to execute eight men in the course of 11 days this month. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with former commissioner of corrections Allen Ault about the implications of the quick pace.
Trump's Budget And Older Adults
by Ina Jaffe
The Trump administration's budget proposes cuts to a number of government programs that are important to older Americans.