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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.
Warren And Biden Compete For Black Voters
by Anthony Brooks
Joe Biden has a big lead among black voters, the core of his strength in the Democratic primary. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is appealing to African American voters with her message of economic justice.
Kurdish Americans React To U.S. Force Withdrawal
by Max Rivlin-Nadler
Syrian Kurdish families in San Diego are angry about President Trump's decision to pull troops from northern Syria. They say they feel betrayed after Kurdish fighters led efforts against ISIS.
Renaming The Dixie Classic Fair
by Keri Brown
This weekend marks the end of the Dixie Classic Fair in North Carolina. After decades, the Dixie name will no longer be associated with the fair because it evokes images of slavery and segregation.
Columbus Day's Meaning For Italian Americans
Joseph Sciorra of Queens College tells NPR's Scott Simon why some Italian Americans have an emotional connection to Columbus Day.
Panama City, Fla., Struggles To Recover A Year After Hurricane
by Greg Allen
A year after Hurricane Michael slammed Panama City, Fla., the city is struggling to recover, with housing and sewer systems taking a beating. Nearly a quarter of the town's population has left.
Former Ambassador To Ukraine Talks To Lawmakers
by Michele Kelemen
Marie Yovanovitch, the former ambassador to Ukraine, says she was pushed out of her role based on "unfounded and false claims by people with clearly questionable motives."
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
Accelerating revelations about the Trump administration's foreign interactions are making the House impeachment inquiry more complicated.
Saturday Sports: Baseball Playoffs
Major League Baseball playoffs are underway. Additionally, one-game wild card playoffs can rob the season of drama. Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
How Ukraine Became The Center Of Attention
Ukraine has become central to the Trump impeachment inquiry. New York Times reporter Andrew Higgins tells NPR's Scott Simon why so many Americans have turned up in Ukraine in recent years.
Protests And Crackdowns In Egypt
Protests and crackdowns are hitting the streets of Egypt. NPR's Scott Simon asks Mohamed Zaree of the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies what the protesters want.