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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.
Rep. Pete Sessions On The Pace Of ACA Repeal
Scott Simon talks with Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, one of several congressional Republicans who expressed concern about the fast repeal of Obamacare in a closed-door meeting.
Celebrating Lunar New Year With The Woman Who Changed Chinese Food In The U.S.
by Neda Ulaby
Many Chinese-Americans are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year Saturday. We'll meet the 97-year-old who helped revolutionize Chinese food in America and find out how she's celebrating.
As Trump Adviser Calls Media 'Opposition Party,' ProPublica Journalists Ask For Help
The investigative journalism nonprofit ProPublica is encouraging government employees to leak information. Scott Simon speaks with ProPublica's Eric Umansky about his plans to reshape news coverage.
In Trump's First Week, Actions On Refugees, Military, Foreign Relations
by Scott Horsley
In the last 24 hours, President Trump has taken steps to close the door on refugees and build up the military. He has calls with foreign leaders scheduled for Saturday. We look at Trump's first week.
In Comic 'Deathstroke,' Taking Revenge For Victims Of Chicago Gun Violence
DC Comics' Deathstroke has an unusual storyline this week: Chicago mothers hire an assassin to avenge children killed by gun violence. Writer Christopher Priest and illustrator Denys Cowan explain.
Trump Attends National Prayer Service Before Heading To CIA Headquarters
President Trump attended an interfaith prayer service at Washington's National Cathedral, but he's also attending to more secular matters, with a visit to the CIA headquarters.
Women's March On Washington Starts To Move Toward White House
As participants in the Women's March on Washington prepare to begin their walk down the National Mall to the White House NPR's Sarah McCammon checks in.
In North Carolina The Women's March Continues In Raleigh
Women's marches are being held across the country, including in Raleigh, N.C. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jess Clark of member station WUNC.