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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.
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.
Saturday Sports: Larry Nassar, Winter Olympics
Howard Bryant of ESPN and ESPN The Magazine joins NPR's Scott Simon to talk about the former doctor with the USA Gymnastics program sentenced for child pornography and Russia's Olympics ban.
Crowdfunding For French Castles
You too can own a French chateau, in part, anyway. Romain Delaume, CEO of Dartagnans, tells NPR's Scott Simon about a crowdfunding effort underway to preserve La Mothe-Chandeniers.
Clashes, Airstrikes Follow Jerusalem Policy Change
by Daniel Estrin
We have the latest from Jerusalem following the U.S. decision to recognize the city as Israel's capital.
Opening The Hottest Fake Restaurant In Town
Vice U.K. writer Oobah Butler created a fake restaurant that became the hottest eatery in London on TripAdvisor. He tells NPR's Scott Simon about how he executed his prank.