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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.
Women's March Is Reinforcing Divide, Critic Says
Is the Women's March on Washington inclusive? Kay S. Hymowitz, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute argues in a recent New York Times op-ed that it may only reinforce divisions in the country.
Bikers For Trump Roll Into Washington For Inauguration
by Adrian Florido
One of the groups that traveled to Washington, D.C. to celebrate President Trump's inauguration was Bikers for Trump. They rode into the city on their motorcycles.
Trumps Wrap Up Inauguration Day At 3 Balls
by Elizabeth Blair
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended three inaugural balls last night after a busy day.
Encore: California Nail Salons Start To Invest In Worker Safety
by Jenny Gold
A California project is trying to improve safety for nail salon workers who are exposed to chemicals. A statewide collaborative of salons now has 120 members.
A Young Republican On The Inauguration And Future Under President Trump
Will Estrada is chairman of the Loudoun County Republican Committee in Virginia. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with him about Trump's inauguration.
Hundreds Of Women's Marches Planned Worldwide Saturday
Women's marches will be taking place all over the country on Saturday. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Brandy Calvert. She'll be marching in Wichita, Kan.
The Author Of 'The Exorcist,' William Peter Blatty, Dies At 89
The author of the novel The Exorcist, William Peter Blatty, has died at the age of 89. Scott Simon spoke with him in 2011 about the novel — and he said he never meant for it to be so scary.
What The End Of 'Wet-Foot, Dry-Foot' Means For Cubans
The Obama administration has ended a program that let Cuban migrants enter the U.S. without visas. Scott Simon talks to Cuban author Carlos Eire, who was airlifted out of Cuba as a child in 1962.