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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.
Longtime Friend Of Muhammad Ali Reacts To Death Of 'The Greatest'
Tim Shanahan maintained a friendship with Muhammad Ali for 40 years. Scott Simon talks with him about Ali, and his legacy.
Chicago Releases Police Videos Of Alleged Cases Of Excessive Force
The Independent Police Review Authority of Chicago has made public dozens of videos and reports from police shootings. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Carol Marin, Chicago Sun-Times political columnist.
Video Release In Chicago Police Cases Is Unusual, Experts Say
by Matin Kaste
Chicago police made public video on dozens of stops but there's no clear reason why, other than political pressure. In fact, there's no clear practice across the U.S. for releasing this kind of data.
Saturday Sports: Remembering Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali, three-time world heavyweight boxing champion, died Friday night at the age of 74. Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine remembers Ali's athletic legacy with NPR's Scott Simon.
Trump Previously Scorned SuperPACs But Big Money Is Needed Now
by Peter Overby
Two superPACs can now claim the Trump campaign's stamp of approval. They're enlisting wealthy donors, for efforts ostensibly independent of the campaign.
Nurses' Group Maintains Its Support Of Sanders Over Clinton
NPR's Scott Simon talks to RoseAnn DeMoro, executive director of National Nurses United, about her union's support for Bernie Sanders and whether she can vote for Hillary Clinton.
Third-Party Candidate's Win Would Be Tough This Late In The Election
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Hot Air's Ed Morrissey about a possible third-party candidate for president, and the media's approach to covering Donald Trump's campaign.
End Of An Era: Boxing Great Muhammad Ali Dies At 74
Ali virtually created the modern athlete and became one of the foremost cultural symbols of the 20th century. Scott Simon looks back on the boxing great with Bloomberg View columnist Stephen Carter.