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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.
Senate Finds Russian Bots, Bucks Helped Push Brexit Vote Through
by Scott Simon
A recent report on Russian influence operations overseas detailed large amounts of money and effort spent to influence the referendum. Scott Simon talks with The New Yorker's Jane Mayer.
Rams-Saints, Patriots-Chiefs Will Set Super Bowl LIII
by Tom Goldman
Scott Simon speaks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the NFL conference championship games on Sunday, and how concussions are limiting insurance options in the league.
Michael Cohen's Lies And The Case Against The President
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon asks former prosecutor Solomon Wisenberg about BuzzFeed's report that President Trump directed Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about negotiations to build a Trump tower in Moscow.
Ex-FBI Agent Puts 'New York Times' Report On Trump In Perspective
NPR's Scott Simon asks former FBI agent Clint Watts about The New York Times report that the FBI formally investigated President Trump for working against American interests.
How One Arizona Mother Used Crowdsourcing To Make Ends Meet Amid Government Shutdown
by Scott Simon
Federal employees went without their first paycheck since the partial government shutdown began. Jo Ann Goodlow, a mother of three from Phoenix, turned to crowdsourcing for help.
Poll: Majority Of Americans Are Frustrated With Shutdown And State Of Politics In General
by Debbie Elliott
A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds 7 in 10 Americans say the government shutdown is going to hurt the country and that Congress should pass a bill to reopen the government now while budget talks continue.
Week In Politics: Longest Government Shutdown In U.S. History
by Ron Elving
The longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history continues to dominate the news out of the nation's capital. But the Mueller investigation also looms over Washington, D.C.