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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 Future Of Polar Bears
NPR's Scott Simon asks Polar Bears International chief scientist Steven Amstrup if the animals can survive if sea ice continues to melt.
Harvey Dumped Up To 127 Billion Tons Of Water On Texas
Scientists say they know the amount of rain that fell on Houston during Harvey through the pressure all that water put on the Earth's crust.
A Look At RT's 'Redacted Tonight'
by Scott Simon
The satirical program Redacted Tonight would be at home on Comedy Central, but it airs on RT America, produced by a company the Trump administration required last month to register as a foreign agent.
How Women From The U.S. Could Be At Risk Of Genital Mutilation
by Matt Katz
Young women from the U.S. are at increasing risk of a dangerous ritual known as female genital mutilation. Federal law enforcement has launched an awareness campaign about "vacation cutting."
Trump Rallies For Roy Moore Ahead Of Tuesday's Election
John Archibald from The Birmingham News and al.com joins NPR's Scott Simon to preview Tuesday's special election in Alabama.
California Fires Update
by Eric Westervelt
Wildfires that are burning in across Southern California have killed at least one person.
How The Democrats And Republican Are Responding To Sexual Misconduct
NPR's Scott Simon talks with political analysts Karine Jean-Pierre and Mary Kate Cary about the political parties' reactions to the national conversation about sexual harassment.
A Republican Donor On The State Of The GOP
Dan Eberhart is CEO of energy company Canary LLC and is a significant Republican donor. He joins NPR's Scott Simon for an update on how the party is doing under Trump.
Week In Politics: Resignations, Tax Bill, Roy Moore
by Ron Elving
From congressmen announcing their resignations to the federal government averting shutdown, the week in politics has felt more like months.