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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.
Politics Chat: Congress Has A Busy Holiday Week
by Ron Elving
A busy holiday for Washington lawmakers, and the first veto override of Donald Trump's one-term presidency. Things will not slow down next week.
Saturday Sports: Ohio State And Alabama To Face Off In National Championship
by Tom Goldman
College football is inching closer to the end of a tumultous year. And 2020 has been a year of firsts for women in major league sports.
Bread Shortages In Sudan Mark A Fragile Period For The Country's Government
by Eyder Peralta
The soaring price of bread led to the toppling of Sudan's long-time dictator, Omar al-Bashir. Now a fragile interim government is in place, and eyes are once again on the rising price of bread.
The Latest On Tensions Between U.S. And Iran
by Peter Kenyon
Tensions again increase between the U.S. and Iran, as the first anniversary approaches of the American drone strike that killed an Iran's top military commander.
Visual Arts Thrived In A Tumultuous 2020
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to arts reviewer Ben Luke about how visual arts flourished during the pandemic.
Behind Backyard Bar-B-Que's James Beard Award-Winning Barbacoa
by John Burnett
Barbacoa, the ancient method of cooking meat until it's tender, gained one establishment in South Texas the prestigious James Beard Award in 2020.
Mateo Askaripour On His Darkly Comic Debut Novel
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mateo Askaripour about his satirical debut novel, Black Buck.
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough Discusses His New Book On President Harry Truman
NPR's Scott Simon talks with MSNBC host Joe Scarborough about his book, Saving Freedom: Truman, the Cold War, and the Fight for Western Civilization.
Former Students Remember Joe Clark, Educator Who Inspired 'Lean On Me'
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and legacy of famed educator Joe Clark with two of his former students, Thomas and Debra McEntyre. Clark died this week at the age of 82.
This Denver Bar Once Welcomed Frank Sinatra And Jack Kerouac. Now It's Closed
by Monica Castillo
The legendary El Chapultepec has closed after 87 years in business — not only because of the pandemic, but also because Denver has changed.