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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.
Airline Safety And Smaller Seats
Airlines are packing more and more seats onto planes, and Clive Irving, aviation correspondent for The Daily Beast, tells NPR's Scott Simon he's concerned FAA safety tests are outdated.
Gary, Ind., Woos Amazon
Amazon is looking for a site for its second headquarters. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Max Grinnell, who teaches urban studies at the University of Chicago, about one longshot attempt by Gary, Ind.
Trump Administration Considers Replacing Travel Ban
by Joel Rose
With its controversial travel ban set to expire, the White House is weighing new targeted travel restrictions. Some of the travel ban's critics see that as progress — but not all.
Electricity Outage Stymies Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts
Puerto Rico has been devastated by Hurricane Maria, one of the strongest storms to hit in decades. Scott Simon talks with Christina Villalba of Puerto Rico's emergency management agency.
'Cincinnati Enquirer' Delves Into The Heroin Epidemic
The Cincinnati Enquirer ran a vivid, sweeping report on the opioid crisis — a mosaic of scenes and sounds from the city's streets, homes and court rooms. Editor Peter Bhatia talks with Scott Simon.
Parts Of South Florida Still Underwater
by Russell Lewis
Almost a week after Hurricane Irma slammed into Florida, some neighborhoods are still underwater. In Bonita Springs, people have to use boats or high-water vehicles to get to their homes.
Rep. Steve King On DACA And Immigration
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa about President Trump's recent conversations about DACA.
Why Republicans Are Retiring
Ken Spain, who ran communications for the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2010, speaks to Scott Simon about recent retirement announcements by Republican congressmen.
Week In Politics: Trump, Democrats And DACA
Scott Simon talks with Molly Ball of The Atlantic about Trump's meeting with Democratic leaders and the DACA program.
Saturday Sports: Cleveland's Winning Streak Ends
Howard Bryant of ESPN and ESPN the Magazine joins NPR's Scott Simon to talk about the Cleveland Indians' winning streak and the imbroglio between ESPN and the White House.
A Boy Grows Up In Harlem In 'The Stars Beneath Our Feet'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to author David Barclay Moore about his new book, The Stars Beneath Our Feet.
'The State' Explores Life Inside ISIS
The State is a fictional mini-series about people who join the Islamic State airing on the National Geographic channel. Scott Simon talks with its writer and director, Peter Kosminsky.