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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 Showdown Over Aid In Venezuela
by John Otis
Venezuela's president is refusing to allow tons of U.S. humanitarian aid to enter the country. But thousands of volunteers are trying to bring it in from Colombia.
Cities Laredo And Nuevo Laredo Maintain Close Relationship Despite Border Separation
by Lorena Rios
Laredo, Texas, and Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, celebrate their annual "Abrazo Bridge Ceremony" on Saturday. It has special resonance in an era of heightened anti-immigrant and border security rhetoric.
Vatican Sex Abuse Summit Continues
Pope Francis is holding a summit on clergy sex abuse. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Msgr. Stephen Rossetti of the Catholic University of America about the role of the church in tackling the problem.
Week In Politics: Mueller, 2020 Democrats, Emergency Declaration
by Ron Elving
We recap the week's biggest political news: a possible end of the Mueller investigation, the president's emergency declaration and Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential bid.
Irvine Welsh On 'Dead Men's Trousers'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Irvine Welsh about his new novel, Dead Men's Trousers. It picks up the adventures of the crew we first met in Welsh's 1993 book, Trainspotting.
Big Pharma Heads To Capitol Hill
The heads of the largest pharmaceutical companies will defend their pricing before the Senate next week. STAT reporter Nicholas Florko tells NPR's Scott Simon that this will be a televised crucible.
Reporter Jim DeRogatis On R. Kelly Charges
Jim DeRogatis has been doing tough reporting on R. Kelly for almost 20 years. He talks with NPR's Scott Simon about the singer's arrest.
Saturday Sports: Robert Kraft, Zion Williamson
NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the week in sports, including criminal charges facing Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Zion Williamson's injury on the basketball court.
British Parliamentarians Form New Centrist Group
NPR's Scott Simon talks to U.K. Member of Parliament Chris Leslie about his recent decision to leave the Labour Party. Leslie has criticized the party's leadership over its handling of Brexit.