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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.
Why So Many House Republicans Are Retiring
by Kelsey Snell
A record number of House Republicans are retiring. History shows that after a new president wins, his party doesn't fare well in the next midterms. President Trump also has low approval ratings.
What Trump's Language Means For Immigration Overhaul
by Susan Davis
President Trump's reported use of vulgar language this week at a bipartisan meeting on immigration has upended those talks and raised the threat of a government shutdown.
What's Next For Salvadorans In The U.S.
The U.S. is ending the temporary protected status designation for nearly 200,000 Salvadorans. Journalist Carlos Dada of the website El Faro tells NPR's Scott Simon about the situation in El Salvador.
Saturday Sports: North Korea At The Winter Olympics
by Tom Goldman
North and South Korea are discussing details of the North's participation in the Winter Olympics.
Russia's Underground Art Finds A Home In The U.S.
by Rick Karr
For 50 years, an American economics professor collected dissident art from the Soviet Union. The abstract art pieces, considered nonconformist by the Soviets, have been donated to Rutgers University.
UC President Janet Napolitano On DACA Lawsuit
University of California President Janet Napolitano talks with NPR's Scott Simon about her involvement in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the DACA program.
Trump Responds To Criticism Of His Mental State
by Tamara Keith
In an appearance with GOP congressional leaders at Camp David, President Trump addressed topics ranging from his own mental health to his legislative accomplishments.
Marking 50 Years Since The First Adult Heart Transplant In The U.S.
Fifty years ago Saturday, the first adult heart transplant in the U.S. was performed at Stanford Hospital. Dr. Sharon Hunt was a medical student at the time and talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
Encore: Automakers Work To Lure Generation Z
by Natalie Bettendorf
Gen Z, the generation following millennials, is making automakers nervous and forcing them to rethink some of the products they offer.
Responding To The Protests In Iran
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Matt Purple of The American Conservative about how the U.S. should respond to the Iran protests.