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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.
More Documents Released Describe What Michael Cohen Did
by Carrie Johnson
This week we learned more about the possible fate of Paul Manafort following the surprise collapse of his plea deal with the Special Counsel amid allegations that he lied to prosecutors.
Arkansas School District Criticized For Removing High School Newspaper Article
An Arkansas School District came under fire for taking down a student article exposing unauthorized high school transfers. Jack Williams, a co-author of the article, talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
'Panic': The Documentary That Discusses The 2008 Financial Crisis And Today's Economy
Ben Bernanke, former chairman of the Federal Reserve, joins us to talk about "Panic," a VICE documentary about the financial crisis of 2008, and where the American economy stands today.
U.S. Postal Service Charges More to Shippers To Mail Their Packages
by Brian Naylor
A task force looking into U.S. Postal Service prices released its report this week. One recommendation: the postal service charge more to shippers, such as Amazon, to mail their packages.
People In Charlottesville React To A Guilty Verdict
by Hawes Spencer
In Charlottesville, Va, people are reacting to a guilty verdict yesterday for the man who rammed his car into a crowd of counter-protesters at the Unite The Right rally last year.
The Best Podcast Pick-Me-Up Suggestions To Get You Through Dark, Lonely Winters
NPR's Scott Simon gets recommendations from two podcast experts on what to listen to when all you need is some pop culture comfort food.
President Trump Reacts On Twitter To The Latest In The Special Counsel Investigation
by Tamara Keith
The White House is arguing that the Special Counsel cases involving Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort have nothing to do with President Trump. Cohen and Manafort are both former Trump associates.
The Latest Filings From The Special Counsel And Federal Prosecutors
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Neal Katyal, former Acting Solicitor General under President Obama, about the latest filings from the Special Counsel and federal prosecutors.
Allegations Of Voter Fraud In North Carolina May Lead To A New Congressional Election
by Steve Harrison
In North Carolina, there's a possibility of running a new congressional election in a district where fraud may have affected the original vote count.
Saturday Sports: NCAA Women's Basketball And The Denver Nuggets
by Tom Goldman
An NCAA Women's basketball rivalry gets rough on Twitter and Washington, D.C.'s football team has signed a new backup quarterback.
Organizer Of The Yellow Vest Protests In France Discusses Reasons For Protesting
Massive anti-government protests are taking place today in France. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Christophe Chalençon, one of the organizers of the Yellow Vest protests.