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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.
Afghan Saffron Coming To U.S. Stores
NPR's Renee Montagne asks Keith Alaniz and Emily Miller about the spice company they founded with a group of veterans who served in Afghanistan.
A Brexit Backer On EU Negotiations
British Prime Minister Theresa May is proposing trade concessions to the European Union despite calls from members of Parliament like Kate Hoey to take a harder line. Hoey talks with Renee Montagne.
A Short History Of NATO
Columnist and historian Anne Applebaum of The Washington Post explains the history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Many Look To Buddhism For Sanctuary From An Over-Connected World
by Jerome Socolovsky
Tariffs And The Soybean Business
John Heisdorffer, president of the American Soybean Association, tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer he and his fellow farmers are concerned about the tariff war.
What The Affirmative Action Guidelines Change Means
The Trump administration has revoked Obama-era affirmative action guidelines. Jon Boeckenstedt of DePaul University talks with NPR's Linda Wertheimer about the effect on college admissions.
Pruitt's Impact On The EPA
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Georgetown University law professor William Buzbee about the legacy of former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and his deregulation efforts.
Air Force Faces Pilot Shortage
by Zachariah Hughes
The Air Force has a severe shortage of pilots, particularly fighter pilots.
Government Asks For Extension To Family Reunification Deadline
by John Sepulvado
A federal judge in San Diego heard arguments from the federal government on Friday, asking for a deadline extension to reunify separated children and parents.