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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.
'Hamilton' Cast Makes Appeal To Attendee Mike Pence, Amid Emotional Audience
Vice president-elect Mike Pence attended the Broadway production of Hamilton last night. At the end of the musical, the cast of the show had a message for him.
Economy, Not Gender, Played A Big Factor For Many Midwestern Women Who Embraced Trump
by Lindsey Smith
In Michigan and other Midwest states, many women say they'd love to see a female president someday, but a candidate's gender shouldn't be a reason to vote for her.
2016: An Election Year That Pervaded Sports
At the end of election week, NPR's Tom Goldman joins Scott Simon to reflect on a year in which politics seeped into every aspect of America life, including sports.
Startups Turn To Seniors For Product Feedback
by Ina Jaffe
Young entrepreneurs developing products for older adults have found a way to get instant feedback. They move into senior housing so residents can test their products on the spot.
After Losing Middle-Class Workers, What Does The Democratic Party's Future Look Like?
After Hillary Clinton's defeat, the Democratic Party is doing some soul-searching. NPR's Scott Simon talks to long-time Democratic strategist Tad Devine about how the party moves forward.
U.S. Presidential Election Turns France's Attention To Their Own Establishment
Marine Le Pen of the National Front Party congratulated Trump on his win. Scott Simon talks to Le Monde editorial director Sylvie Kauffmann about parallels between French and American politics.
Evaluating The State Of Polling After The 2016 Presidential Election
The polls missed Donald Trump's election. Individual polls missed, although national polls weren't far off. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Sean Trende of Real Clear Politics.