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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.
Week In Politics: Congressional Democrats Vs. The White House
by Ron Elving
Another week of standoffs between the executive and legislative branches.
What's Next For U.S. Involvement In Venezuela?
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Fernando Cutz, a Latin American expert with the Wilson Center, about the U.S.'s role in Venezuela.
Steeped In Fantasy, 'Westside' Novel Follows A Young Detective's Quest For Clues
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with professional writer W.M. Akers about his debut novel, Westside.
Yogi Berra's Son On Baseball, Family And Overcoming Hardships
Yogi Berra's son, Dale Berra, speaks about his new book, My Dad, Yogi: A Memoir of Family and Baseball, with NPR's Scott Simon.
How Last Year's Massive Woolsey Fire In Southern California Impacted Wildlife
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Seth Riley, a wildlife ecologist for the National Park Service. They discuss how the 2018 Woolsey Fire has impacted wildlife in southern California.
How High Medical Bills Can Take A Toll On Both Patients And The Nurses Who Care For Them
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Hilary Valdez, a nurse who wrote in after our last Bill of the Month story. She tells us about how high medical bills can affect nurses' relationships with patients.
Before This Vietnam War Veteran Dies, He Would Like To Become An American Citizen
by Scott Simon
Werner Trei, 71, is in hospice care in Colorado. He was given numerous awards for helping save 100 Vietnamese civilians when he was a U.S. Army Ranger. Before he dies, he'd like to be a U.S. citizen.
A Love That Stretches Beyond Trump's Travel Ban
by Matt Katz
Before the Supreme Court affirmed Trump's travel ban, Brian and Mehraneh fell in love. Now he lives in New Jersey, and she's in Iran, and they're trying to figure out a way to be together.