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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.
How Trump Got His Fortune
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Tim O'Brien about Donald Trump's fortune. O'Brien is the executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion and author of TrumpNation: The Art of Being The Donald.
The Actor Behind 'Robocop' On Detroit And Art History
NPR's Scott Simon asks Peter Weller about his career in art, from playing the titular character in 1987's RoboCop to getting a doctorate in art history.
Kavanaugh Confirmation Likely
by Ron Elving
The likely confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court cements a conservative majority on the court and fulfills a long-held Republican goal.
Saturday Sports: Baseball Playoffs
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine about the American League playoffs in baseball.
Sexual Assault And Forgiveness
NPR's Scott Simon asks Atlantic contributor Caitlin Flanagan about this week's Supreme Court testimony and about the possibility of atonement and forgiveness for sexual assault perpetrators.
What NAFTA Without Canada Would Mean
NPR's Scott Simon asks Bruce Heyman, former U.S. ambassador to Canada, how a NAFTA replacement that excludes Canada would affect U.S.-Canada relations.
Boys And Masculinity In America
NPR's Scott Simon talks with author and psychologist Michael Thompson about masculinity and boys' emotions after emotional hearings this week.
Jefferson Airplane's Marty Balin Dies At 76
Marty Balin was a co-founder and lead singer of Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship. At their height both bands were among the hottest in America. Balin has died at age 76.
Phoenix Residents Respond To Flake And Kavanaugh
by Will Stone
With local prosecutor Rachel Mitchell and Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake playing big parts in the Kavanaugh nomination, Arizonans are watching the national Supreme Court drama closely.