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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.
WikiLeaks Dump Method: Sociologist Says Not All Leaked Passes Public Interest Test
Scott Simon talks to Zeynep Tufekci, associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, about the perils of mass information releases, like the latest Clinton campaign email leak.
Final Presidential Debate Drama Debrief With 'Politico' Correspondent
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Glenn Thrush of Politico about the week in politics, including the third and final presidential debate.
Migrants Work To Hold Onto Latin Food History In Gentrifying D.C. Neighborhood
by Jessica Diaz-Hurtado
A restaurant in Washington D.C. that has long been a haven for Central American immigrants is adapting to gentrification in the neighborhood.
Anne Carson's Poetry Collection 'Float' In Unconventional Medium To Suit The Message
Anne Carson's book of poems come in a clear plastic box where they 'float,' which is also the title of her new collection. NPR's Scott Simon talks with the poet about her work.
As Baseball Teams Close In On Championship, History Overshadows Cleveland And Chicago
Will the Chicago Cubs beat the Dodgers to advance to the World Series? Will the Cleveland Indians bring home the city's second championship this year? Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
Clinton Strategy: Is It Worth Reaching For Traditionally Republican States?
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Bill Burton, former National Press Secretary for the Obama '08 Presidential Campaign, about whether Hillary Clinton should pursue votes in these states to build on her lead.
Non-Politicians Talking Politics: Sports Writer Mitch Albom On 2016 Election
NPR's Scott Simon talks to sports writer and philanthropist Mitch Albom about his orphanage in Haiti, the presidential candidates, and finding inspiration during an election year.
What A Phillipines Realignment With China Could Mean For U.S. Relations In Asia
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced his "separation" from the U.S. this week. Cornell University Professor Thomas Pepinsky talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the implications.