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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.
The Week In Sports
A Tweet might have cost an early favorite in the NFL draft millions of dollars in lost income, while an Instagram post could provoke an investigation of his school.
In 'Long War,' Iraq And Afghanistan Vets And Refugees Tell Their Stories
by Lucy Nalpathanchil
Former Indiana Basketball Coach Bobby Knight On Trump: 'Best Person For The Job'
Bobby Knight is not one known to make political endorsements. NPR's Scott Simon asks the legendary basketball coach about his endorsement of Donald Trump in Tuesday's Indiana primary.
Afghan Cycling Federation Coach Faces Corruption Charges
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Shannon Galpin, founder of the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain, about withdrawing her support of the scandal-plagued Afghanistan Women's Cycling Team.
When It Comes To Flight Safety, When Does Alertness Become Racial Profiling?
NPR's Scott Simon talks with former flight attendant Gillian Brockell about the fine line between being vigilant aboard an aircraft, and racially and culturally sensitive.
Corruption Charges Could Cost Congressman Chaka Fattah 12th Term
by Aaron Moselle
Indicted Philadelphia congressman Chaka Fattah hasn't faced a democratic challenger in more than two decades. Now he's fighting for his political life as he runs for re-election.
Over 60 Years In, The B-52 Bomber Is Still Kicking
The B-52 Stratofortress bomber was first developed by Boeing in 1952. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Wired's Eric Adams about how an aircraft that old has such staying power.