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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.
Rep. Ro Khanna On Silicon Valley And Facebook
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg heads to Congress next week. NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, who represents Silicon Valley.
'Bucket Brigade' Volunteers Still Digging California Homes Out After Mudslides
by Stephanie O'Neill
Week In Politics: Tariffs And Pruitt
by Ron Elving
The week in Washington was filled with talk of tariffs and the many controversies that have dogged EPA head Scott Pruitt.
Saturday Sports: Tiger Woods And The Masters
by Tom Goldman
We get some of the week's sports highlights, including the much-anticipated return of Tiger Woods to the Masters.
Gaza Protests Continue; At Least 8 Palestinians Killed Friday
by Daniel Estrin
There's been fresh protests and clashes in Gaza, near the border fence with Israel. Gaza officials say Israeli troops killed at least eight Palestinians Friday.
Former AG Alberto Gonzales On McCabe's Firing: 'Sessions Made The Right Decision'
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has fired Andrew McCabe as FBI deputy director. Former Attorney General Albert Gonzales says Sessions "made the right decision" but "the timing is unfortunate."
What's 'Dangerous' About Trump's New National Security Adviser?
Scott Simon asks Matt Purple, managing editor of "The American Conservative," why he calls new national security adviser John Bolton one of the "most dangerous national security operatives" in D.C.
Actress Cynthia Nixon Challenges N.Y. Gov. Cuomo; GOP See Opportunity
Actress Cynthia Nixon announced her run for New York governor against incumbent Andrew Cuomo. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Brigid Bergin, politics reporter at WNYC, about the September primaries.