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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.
Teenage Banjo Prodigy To Perform At Virtual globalFEST
15-year-old singer and banjo player Nora Brown is a rising star taking on traditional Appalachian music - she'll appear next Thursday as part of New York's music festival, globalFEST.
The Latest On The Investigation Into The Insurrection At The Capitol
by Ryan Lucas
Authorities have brought federal charges against more than a dozen individuals for their alleged role in storming the Capitol.
Pro-Trump Extremists Storm Capitol In Deadly Attack
Pro-Trump supporters, protesting his election loss, stormed the Capitol in an unprecedented attack that left five people dead and many calling for President Trump to be removed from office.
Twitter Permanently Suspends President Trump's Account Ahead Of Inauguration Day
by Tamara Keith
Twitter announced Friday that President Trump's account would be permanently suspended, citing recent Tweets as violations of its Glorification of Violence policy.
Week In Politics: How Likely Are Efforts To Remove Trump To Succeed?
by Ron Elving
There are calls from members of both parties for President Trump to resign or be forced out of office for his support of those who attacked the U.S. Capitol. But what chance do those efforts stand?
Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi On The Violence At The Capitol
NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., for his reaction to Wednesday's attack on the U.S. Capitol and his concerns going forward.
Saturday Sports: Remembering Dodgers' Lasorda
Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about sports and politics this week, sports betting legalizing in New York, the National Championship game, and the passing of Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda.
Escape To A Picturesque Scotland In Sarah Moss' 'Summerwater'
Scott Simon speaks with Sarah Moss, author of the new novel Summerwater.
Seyward Darby Delves Into Women's Role In The Far-Right Movement
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Seyward Darby, author of Sisters in Hate: American Women on the Front Lines of White Nationalism.
Differing COVID-19 Mitigation Approaches Cause Tensions In Colorado Counties
by Rae Ellen Bichell
Two Colorado counties are feuding as one has lax virus prevention rules which the other says are a problem because it has the hospitals that serve both populations.