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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.
What To Expect In Trump's Address To Congress
by Mara Liasson
We recap President Trump's week and his address to CPAC, and preview themes to expect in his address to Congress Tuesday.
Explaining The Sizzling Sound Of Meteors
Scientists recently published a paper explaining why some meteors create strange sounds. NPR's Scott Simon talks with researcher Bill Sweatt about what creates this "sizzling" sound.
Saturday Sports: Possible Changes In Baseball
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about possible rule changes for Major League Baseball that are designed to make games shorter.
The Ramifications Of Using A Chemical Weapon In Kim Jong Nam's Assassination
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Georgetown University Asia expert Victor Cha about the global repercussions of the deadly nerve gas attack on Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea's dictator.
A Tale Of Two Kansas Towns: One Thrives As Another Struggles
by Frank Morris
In Kansas, some rural towns are booming while others are dwindling. Garden City, Kan., for instance, attracts people from across the globe. The population is young, growing, and extremely diverse.
Hundreds Of Whales Get Stranded And Die On New Zealand Shore
On New Zealand's Golden Bay, nearly 700 pilot whales have washed ashore and many have died. Scott Simon talks with Andrew Lamason of the New Zealand Department of Conservation about the crisis.