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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.
A Boy And His Grandfather Visit Home 'On The Trapline'
by Samantha Balaban
The Latest Updates On The Israel And Gaza Conflict
by Daniel Estrin
Israel toppled buildings in Gaza with aerial and artillery fire as Hamas fighters in Gaza continued to fire rockets at Israeli targets.
Week In Politics: How The U.S. Is Responding To The Conflict Between Israel And Gaza
by Ron Elving
We take a look at Congressional response the conflict in Israel and Gaza as well as President Biden's ongoing quest to get Republican support for his $2 trillion infrastructure bill.
Blinken To Head North On Arctic Trip
by Michele Kelemen
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's latest trip is focused on U.S. interests in the Arctic. He will also hold talks with his Russian counterpart during an Arctic Council meeting in Iceland.
Saudi Arabia, Iran Meet In Effort To Reduce Middle East Tensions
by Jackie Northam
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been holding talks in the Middle East. Both sides say there are many contentious points to address.
Saturday Sports: NHL Playoffs Begin, WNBA Celebrates 25 Years, Yankees COVID Outbreak
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN's Howard Bryant talks about the start of the NHL playoffs, the significance of the WNBA's 25th anniversary and a COVID-19 outbreak among the New York Yankees.
Timur Bekmambetov's Newest Movie Takes Place On The Screen Of A Laptop
Scott Simon speaks with director Timur Bekmambetov about Profile, a movie set on a computer screen that follows a journalist as she investigates ISIS online.
'Facing The Mountain' Tells Story Of Japanese American WWII Heroes
NPR's Scott Simon talks to writer Daniel James Brown about his new book, Facing The Mountain, which tells the story of Japanese American soldiers who fought for a country that rejected them.
Baltimore STEM Program Taps Into Students' Passion For Dirt Biking
by Rosemary Misdary
B360 is a STEM program in Baltimore that uses dirt bikes to get kids interested in engineering while also recruiting riders as instructors and diverting them from the justice system.