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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 Consequences Of Flynn's Guilty Plea
NPR's Scott Simon asks Jonathan Turley, George Washington University law professor, what he thinks of the latest developments in the the Russia investigation.
Flynn Pleads Guilty To Lying To The FBI
by Ryan Lucas
Michael Flynn pleaded guilty in a surprise Friday court appearance and is cooperating with the special counsel's investigation into Russian election interference.
Trump And The Federal Judiciary
NPR's Scott Simon talks to former U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance about President Trump's appointments to the federal judiciary, almost all of whom have been white and male.
The Legal Recourse For Victims Of Sexual Harassment
NPR's Scott Simon talks to harassment and civil rights attorney Jean Hyams about the legal options available to victims of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Explaining The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Confusion
With the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stepping down, there's a dispute between the outgoing chief and the White House over who will take over as acting director.
Christian Rock Artist Josh Lovelace Branches Out To Children's Music In Solo Debut
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Josh Lovelace from the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band, Needtobreathe, about his debut solo album, Young Folk, an album for children.
Parents Allege Sexual Abuse At Chinese Kindergarten
by Anthony Kuhn
An alleged sex abuse scandal in a kindergarten run by a large private school chain has caused an uproar in China.
George Orwell's Life In 'The Last Man In Europe'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dennis Glover about his new book, The Last Man in Europe. Glover's novel is a fictionalized account of George Orwell's life as he wrote 1984.
A Conservative Tax Analyst On The GOP Tax Plan
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Scott Greenberg, senior analyst at the right-learning Tax Foundation, about the GOP tax plans. He says it may be hard to reach consensus because of internal disagreements.