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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 Do Small Dogs Live Longer Than Big Dogs?
Researchers at the University of Washington are hoping to answer that question. NPR's Scott Simon talks to biology and pathology professor Daniel Promislow about the Dog Aging Project.
G-20 Summit: A First For Host China, A Last For President Obama
The meeting kicks off tomorrow in Hangzhou, China, after this year's host country formally agreed with the U.S. to cut its greenhouse gas emissions according to the Paris agreement reached last year.
Charged With Spying On China, American Woman's Husband Insists She's Innocent
Sandy Phan-Gillis, was detained for spying for the U.S. some 20 years ago. Her husband, Jeff Gillis, tells NPR's Scott Simon she is innocent and has been fighting for her release.
Early Voting Kicks Off
Early voting starts at the end of September. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Professor Paul Gronke of Reed College about the effect early voting could have on election results.
With Deadliest Month In 20 Years, Chicago Mother 'Desensitized' To Gunshots
Chicago violence is at its highest in 20 years. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to activist Aleta Clark about what she and other Chicagoans are doing about it.
Better Sit Down For This One: An Exciting Book About The History Of Chairs
by Elizabeth Blair
Late Journalism Legend Daniel Schorr Would Be 100 Years Old This Week
NPR's Scott Simon remembers the late Daniel Schorr on the 100th anniversary of the newsman's birth.
And The No. 1 Scrabble Nation In The World Is ...
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton