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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.
Competitive Cycling's Latest Scandal: 'Motor Doping'
A new scandal has hit competitive cycling. A French TV network says it has evidence that racers may be using hidden motors. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Derek Bouchard-Hall about the controversy.
Amid Calls To Ramp Up Fight Against Boko Haram, UN Ambassador Meets Girl Escapees
by Michele Kelemen
Two years after Boko Haram grabbed hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria, UN Ambassador Samantha Power met with some who escaped, and promised to ramp up the fight against the Islamist militant group.
Film Crew Rescues Marooned Fisherman North Of Australia
A film crew was searching for the Queensland grouper fish off a remote island north of Australia when a stranded man flagged them down. He'd been stranded for two days after his own boat floated off.
George Plimpton Reissues Books That Took Us Inside The Game
Seven of the the late George Plimpton's sports books are being re-released. NPR's Scott Simon talks with sportscaster Bob Costas about the collection.
Debate Rages On Both Sides Before UK Vote On EU Exit
In a referendum this summer, UK will decide whether to stay in the European Union. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Nigel and Ian Baxter of Nottingham, two brothers with opposing views on the matter.
Activist, Professor, Historian — Now A Poetry Pulitzer Prize Winner
Peter Balakian is the author of "Ozone Journal," winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Scott Simon talks with Balakian about how the collection has changed since he began writing decades ago.
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.
This Week In Sports
The NBA playoffs are underway, and in Major League Baseball, the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals have come out swinging. Howard Bryant of ESPN.com joins NPR's Scott Simon to discuss sports.