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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.
'Skyscraper' Director Made A 'Love Letter' To The Classic Action Blockbusters
by Linda Wertheimer
Pompeo Meets With North Koreans Over Nuclear Program
by Elise Hu
The meetings happened amid growing concern North Korea is not taking steps toward denuclearization — and uncertainty as to what each side meant when they committed to it.
'Safe Houses' Explores The Past And The Present Of The Cold War
Dan Fesperman's Safe Houses is spy story set in both the present day and the Cold War era. Fesperman speaks with NPR's Linda Wertheimer about the book.
Tariffs And The Soybean Business
John Heisdorffer, president of the American Soybean Association, tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer he and his fellow farmers are concerned about the tariff war.
What The Affirmative Action Guidelines Change Means
The Trump administration has revoked Obama-era affirmative action guidelines. Jon Boeckenstedt of DePaul University talks with NPR's Linda Wertheimer about the effect on college admissions.
Pruitt's Impact On The EPA
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to Georgetown University law professor William Buzbee about the legacy of former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and his deregulation efforts.
Air Force Faces Pilot Shortage
by Zachariah Hughes
The Air Force has a severe shortage of pilots, particularly fighter pilots.
Government Asks For Extension To Family Reunification Deadline
by John Sepulvado
A federal judge in San Diego heard arguments from the federal government on Friday, asking for a deadline extension to reunify separated children and parents.
Media Coverage And The Supreme Court
NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks with Matthew Hitt of Colorado State University about his research into how certain news coverage can change public perceptions of the Supreme Court.
Who's In The Running For Kennedy's Seat
David Lat of the website Above the Law joins NPR's Linda Wertheimer to talk about President Trump's shortlist of possible replacements for Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court.