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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 Hot Sardines' Album: French Fries & Champagne
"French Fries and Champagne" is The Hot Sardines' new album. Singer Elizabeth Bougerol and band leader Evan Palazzo tell NPR's Scott Simon Craigslist helped them turn their hobby into a music career.
President Obama Acknowledges 'Brexit' To Silicon Valley Crowd
by Aarti Shahani
President Obama delivered a speech Friday at Stanford University, and remarked on the Brexit vote in front of a crowd of young, tech-forward, pro-globalization attendees from 170 countries.
Colorado Not Hopeful About Gun Control Movement
by Megan Verlee
Not everyone was impressed by the Democrat's sit-in and demand for a vote on gun control. Many in Colorado, where guns are popular, don't think stricter laws will reduce the violence.
What The 'Brexit' Means For The Pro Soccer World
NPR's Tom Goldman tells NPR's Scott Simon what the Brexit vote might mean for the world of professional soccer.
'Brexit': What U.K.'s Vote To Leave Could Mean For EU Countries
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with journalist Matt Frei, Europe Editor for Channel 4 News, about the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union and the impact on the continent's political future.
'Brexit': The Generational Divide
The Brexit vote was largely divided along generational lines, with older voters wanting to leave the European Union. A conversation overheard on the London Underground illustrates this beautifully.
Why A Semi-Automatic Rifle Owner Supports Stricter Gun Laws
Not all gun-rights advocates support the NRA's opposition to gun control. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Mike Weisser, a semi-automatic rifle owner and seller, who wants much stricter controls.
Chicago Energized By Naitonal Gun Control Reform Movement
Gun control advocates in Chicago, where gun violence has reached epidemic proportions, are energized by this week's sit-in by Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Fire-Walkers At Motivational Seminar Treated For Minor Burn Injuries
There are times that the power of the mind is not enough. About 40 people who walked on hot coals at a Tony Robbins seminar in Dallas ended up with burns, with several landing in the hospital.
Trump Lags Behind Clinton In 'Ground Game' Support
When running for office, you need a good "ground game." Some say Trump lacks what's needed to get out the vote. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Rob Jesmer, formerly with the RNC, about what that means.
23 Killed In Historic West Virgina Flooding
Some of the worst flooding in the state in 100 years is being blamed for the deaths of more than 20 people. Reporter Ashton Marra tells Scott Simon that many died trapped in their cars and homes.
U.K. Votes To Leave EU; U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Immigration Plan
From the Brexit vote to a congressional sit-in about gun control, NPR senior editor and correspondent Ron Elving reviews the week in politics with NPR's Scott Simon.