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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.
The Week In Quotes
It was a busy week full of confusion and clarifications — and more confusion. We go back through some of the week's presidential comments.
Saturday Sports: NFL Anthem Protest Policy Update
by Tom Goldman
The NFL is struggling to handle players who want to protest during the national anthem and Ohio State is facing a sexual abuse scandal. We hear about those stories and more sports news.
The Current State Of ISIS
ISIS appears to reforming in areas of northern Iraq and has launched attacks in Afghanistan. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Jennifer Cafarella of the Institute for the Study of War.
A Road Trip In 'America For Beginners'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Leah Franqui about her new book, America for Beginners.
Brexit, The Netherlands And Trade
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Pieter Omtzigt, Brexit rapporteur for the Dutch parliament, about Dutch plans if Britain leaves the EU with little preparation.
Attorney Robert Driscoll Defends Client Maria Butina
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Robert Driscoll, attorney for accused Russian spy Maria Butina.
Grappling With Native American Homelessness
by Leila Fadel
Native Americans make up an outsized percentage of the homeless in places like New Mexico.
Illinoisans Working To Reduce Number Of Female Inmates
A new group in Illinois is hoping to reduce the number of women in prison. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to one of the group's members, state Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke.
Advocates Work To Reunite Migrant Families
by Mallory Falk
The legal coordinator at a migrant shelter in El Paso, Texas, is one of many across the country working with U.S. government officials to reunite parents and children separated at the border.