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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.
Australians Debate What To Do About Climate Change
by Jason Beaubien
In the midst of the devastating wildfire season, Australians are still having a hard time finding common ground on what to do about climate change.
On The Road With Elizabeth Warren In Iowa
by Don Gonyea
As the caucuses approach, we spent a day with Sen. Elizabeth Warren in Iowa.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
We'll take a look at what's next in President Trump's impeachment trial and the how the early Democratic primaries and caucuses are shaking out.
Saturday Sports: NFL Playoffs, Olympics And Politics
The NFL playoffs continue without Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, and the IOC says it will not allow protests at the 2020 Tokyo Games. NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
What U.S.-Iran Tensions Mean For The Middle East
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with with Dalia Dassa Kaye of the Rand Corporation about the implications of Iran-U.S. tensions in the region, where relationships are complicated and, at times, volatile.
Protests In Chile
by Philip Reeves
Chilean protesters were back on the streets Friday to vent their anger over the country's paltry pensions, fragile safety net and police brutality against demonstrators.
Aftershocks In Puerto Rico
by Adrian Florido
The biggest earthquake to hit Puerto Rico in a century has hobbled the island. Power remains out in many areas and people are afraid to stay indoors because of structural concerns.
After Denial, Iran Now Says It Shot Down Plane
by Peter Kenyon
Iran has now admitted that its own military shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet Wednesday, killing all 176 people onboard.
Ryan Crocker On The Killing Of Qassem Soleimani
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with the former U.S. ambassador to Iraq about the complicated relationship between the U.S., Iraq and Iran.
Former National Security Official On Repercussions Of Soleimani Strike
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Kelly Magsamen about the latest tensions between Iran and the United States.
Week In Politics: Soleimani Response, Impeachment
by Ron Elving
We'll catch up on congressional response to the assassination of a top Iranian general in Iraq, and get updates for what's next in President Trump's impeachment trial.
What Soleimani's Assassination Means For The U.S. And The Middle East
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Ambassador Robert Ford about the U.S.' current situation in Iraq in the wake of protests and the U.S. assassination of a top-ranking Iranian general.