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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.
Trump's Support From Latino Voters Holds Steady
by Leila Fadel
About a third of Latino voters view Trump favorably and it breaks down a long gender lines. More Latino men support the president, citing his economic policies and his tough guy approach.
Week In Politics: Breaking Down Trump And Biden's Last Presidential Debate
by Ron Elving
With the election fast approaching we discuss the implications of this week's debate between President Trump and Joe Biden.
What Are North Carolina Voters Prioritizing For The 2020 Election?
NPR's Scott Simon checks in with WFAE reporter Steve Harrison on what voters in North Carolina are talking about as the elections draw near.
U.S. Finds 1st 'Murder Hornet' Nest In Washington State
Entomologists in Washington State have located the first ever nest of the Asian giant hornet in the U.S. They tracked the "murder hornet" to its nest by attaching it with a miniature radio tracker.
Saturday Sports: Big 10 Football Takes The Field During The Pandemic
by Tom Goldman
The World Series is underway and so is major league soccer. And The Big 10 becomes the latest major college football league to resume play during the pandemic.
Recent Charlie Hebdo Attacks Bring Freedom Of Speech To Forefront In France
by Rebecca Rosman
Recent attacks in Paris linked to cartoons published by the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo have intensified the debate among comedians in France about freedom of expression.
Some HBCUs See Lower COVID-19 Rates, Higher Enrollment Than Other Universities
NPR's Scott Simons speaks about enrollment and COVID-19 rates with Todd Simmons, Associate Vice-Chancellor at North Carolina A&T State University, and school student body president, Brenda Caldwell.
Ann Patchet, Robin Preiss Glasser Collaborate In Children's Book About A Wiley Goat
NPR's Scott Simon talks with novelist Ann Patchett and illustrator Robin Preiss > Glasser about their new children's book, Escape Goat
Outbreak Voices: A Hawaiian Man's Journey From DJ To Farmer
Thomas Kahikina Ching of Kailua Kona, Hawaii, lost his jobs because of the pandemic and decided to grow his own food. He explains how he went from DJ and tour guide to backyard farmer.