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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.
As Trump Mulls Funding Cuts For The Arts, An Artist Argues Against The NEA
NPR's Scott Simon talks to David Marcus, a senior contributor to The Federalist and the artistic director of a theater company in New York City, about defunding the National Endowment for the Arts.
Broadway's Getting A New Theater, Which Is Also Its Oldest
by Jeff Lunden
In New York City, the venerable Hudson Theater reopens this week, after nearly a half-century of being used for other purposes. It's the newest addition to Broadway's 40 stages.
Remembering The 'Edutainer' Who Made Statistics Come To Life
He called himself an "edutainer." His gift was bringing statistics about the world to life. Stanford mathematician Keith Devlin remembers Swedish statistician Hans Rosling, who died this week.
Trump And Republicans' Timeline For Obamacare Repeal Getting Longer
NPR's Scott Simon talks to the Republican former Rep. Richard Hanna about the Affordable Care Act. Hanna says despite Trump's pledge to repeal it, he thinks the ACA will largely survive.
The Grammys May Not Be Hip, But For These Nominees, The Awards Still Matter
by Mandalit del Barco
National Security Adviser Flynn Reportedly Talked With Russian Ambassador
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with The Washington Post's Greg Miller about reports that National Security Adviser Michael Flynn discussed U.S. sanctions with Russian officials before the inauguration.