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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.
On The Front Lines Of 'Zero Tolerance'
by Julie Small
Border Patrol agents are on the front lines, tracking down and arresting migrants crossing the border illegally.
Charlottesville Marks One Year Since Deadly White Supremacist Rally
by Debbie Elliott
Across Charlottesville, Va., people are remembering last year's violent and deadly rally organized by white nationalists. Students, community leaders and others are marking the occasion with vigils.
How Separation Affected A Migrant Family
The Trump administration reunited some migrant families, but many are still healing from the separation. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mircy, a woman who fled Guatemala and was reunited with her son.
The Pot Breathalyzer Is Here. Maybe
by Eric Westervelt
The ACLU On Facebook's Fake Page Removals
Facebook has been removing fake accounts linked to campaigns designed to influence the midterm elections. NPR's Scott Simon asks the ACLU's Ben Wizner to weigh in on free speech issues.
Manafort Trial Brings Scrutiny To Lobbyists
As the trial of lobbyist Paul Manafort for alleged bank and tax fraud continues, NPR's Scott Simon asks David Rehr of George Mason University about how the trial may affect the lobbying industry.
Week In Politics: Manafort Trial, Kochs, Kavanaugh
by Ron Elving
We have an recap of the political news of the week.
Saturday Sports: Football Coming Back, Ohio State Scandal
by Tom Goldman
The NFL's new helmet rules and controversy for football coach Urban Meyer at Ohio State in this week's sports roundup.
A Rearranging World In 'The Third Hotel'
Clare, recently widowed, goes to a movie and sees her husband. Is he real? Or does she just think he's real? NPR's Scott Simon talks to Laura van den Berg about her latest novel, The Third Hotel.
Rome's City Services Falling Behind
by Sylvia Poggioli
From buses that catch fire to uncollected trash, Rome is facing a mess of problems with urban services. One group has responded by filling 5,000 potholes as the city tries to repair itself.
Historian On Think Tank Resignation Over Former Trump Official's Hiring
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with William Hitchcock, a historian who resigned from a University of Virginia think tank to protest its hiring of a former Trump administration official.