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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.
Why This High School Band Is Only Buying Music From Composers Of Color
by Solvejg Wastvedt
Saturday Sports: A Winning Streak And A Losing Streak
by Tom Goldman
A weekly update on the world of sports! This week, a look at the women's basketball team with the most wins, and the team that hasn't won a single game all year.
Pence And Mattis Commit To NATO, But Ask Europe For More Help
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Vice President Mike Pence and Defense Secretary James Mattis talked at the Munich Security Conference this week. They reinforced the U.S. commitment to NATO and asked other countries to spend more.
'Heed The Protests' Over Obamacare, 'National Review' Editor Says
Rich Lowry of the National Review has some advice for GOP leaders. He tells Scott Simon about similarities he sees between recent protests at town hall meetings and the early days of the Tea Party.
Anonymous Leaks Gain New Prominence In Trump-Era Journalism
by David Folkenflik
Many of the revelations about the new administration have come from leaks. Journalism outlets have taken various approaches to dealing with the onslaught of information.
The State Of U.S.-Russian Relations
As reports emerge about links between Trump aides and Russia, Scott Simon speaks with Jane Harman, president of the Wilson Center, about the current relationship between the two countries.
Iraqi Forces Ready For Effort To Retake Western Mosul
by Alice Fordham
The Islamic State still controls the western side of Mosul in Iraq. Now Iraqi forces backed by U.S. air power are preparing to retake that part of the city.