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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.
Saturday Sports: March Madness Continues
by Tom Goldman
NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Tom Goldman talk about the big event in sports this week: March Madness!
Israelis And Palestinians 'Must Know How To Speak To Each Other'
by Joanna Kakissis
In one small neighborhood in Jerusalem, a group of Israelis and Palestinians has been trying to learn each others' languages and become better neighbors.
Tillerson Talks Tough On North Korea During Asia Trip
by Elise Hu
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said during his visit to South Korea "all options are on the table" when it comes to dealing with North Korea. On Saturday, Tillerson met with Chinese officials.
Jo Lampert Takes On Joan Of Arc
by Elizabeth Blair
New York artist Jo Lampert just landed her first major role: Joan in David Byrne's new rock opera based on Joan of Arc. With her androgynous appearance and bluesy voice, Lampert seems like a good fit.
North Korea's Weapons: What It Has, What It Wants
The threat of North Korea's growing nuclear capability is in the spotlight. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Robert Litwak of the Woodrow Wilson Center about exactly what those nuclear capabilities are.
Chronicling Ernest Hemingway's Relationship With The Soviets
CIA archivist Nicholas Reynolds discusses his new book, Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures. It describes Hemingway's relationship with Soviet intelligence.
Teen Drug Use Is Declining, But Why?
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dr. Wilson Compton of the National Institute on Drug Abuse about a new study that found the use of illicit substances dropped among teens last year.
How The U.S. And Russia Compare In Cybercapabilities
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Susan Hennessey of the blog Lawfare at the Brookings Institution about Russian cyberattacks and how U.S. officials have responded.
Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro On Russian Election Meddling
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro about his role on the House Intelligence Committee, which will hold a hearing Monday on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu On Confederate Monuments
Scott Simon speaks with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu after court rulings to permit New Orleans to take down monuments commemorating Confederate heroes.
Bill Could Upend Cross-County Busing In Louisville
by Ryland Barton
To address racial segregation, students in Louisville, Ky. have long been bused to schools across the city. A bill advancing in the state legislature would end that program.
A Life Darkened By Accidental Killing
While driving 20 years ago, Shane Snowdon struck and killed a cyclist. She says it has haunted her ever since, and tells Scott Simon she hopes her story will motivate others to drive more safely.