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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.
Democrat Rep. Elijah Cummings On Meeting With Trump
Scott Simon talks with Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, who is a sharp critic of the president, but sounded positive after meeting with Trump about trying to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Syrian Children Facing 'Toxic Stress'
by Michele Kelemen
The aid group Save the Children has been looking into the mental health of young Syrians and its findings are alarming.
The Morale Inside U.S. Intelligence Agencies
Scott Simon talks with former senior CIA lawyer John Rizzo about how the intelligence community is reacting to new leaked documents from the group WikiLeaks, and President Trump's frequent criticism.
A Recap Of A Busy Week For President Trump
by Ron Elving
We go over the stories of the week in politics, from Attorney General Jeff Sessions' recusal to President Trump's joint address, and look ahead to a revised travel ban and Obamacare repeal efforts.
The Many Meetings Of Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak
by Mary Louise Kelly
After reports surfaced about Attorney General Jeff Sessions' meetings with the Russian ambassador, we look at what is next for the Trump administration.
Jeffrey Goldberg Of 'The Atlantic' On Recent Anti-Semitic Threats And Attacks
Jewish organizations have recently been targeted with a number of threats. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic about anti-Semitism around the country and online.
What A 'Merit-Based' Immigration System Would Mean
President Trump talked about the advantages of merit-based immigration like in Canada. Scott Simon talks with Jessica Vaughan of the Center for Immigration Studies, which favors less immigration.
Saturday Sports: Spurs Vs. Warriors And Colin Kaepernick
by Tom Goldman
This week in sports: It's the Spurs versus the Warriors on the basketball court, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he'll stand for the national anthem next season.