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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
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.
Week In Politics: Congress Can't Agree On Coronavirus Aid, But There's Still Hope
by Ron Elving
At the end of a deadly week, momentum for additional pandemic aid is growing among lawmakers.
Austin Musicians Compose Musical Piece Played Inside A Dumpster To Commemorate 2020
by Andrew Weber
Musicians in Austin wanted to commemorate this "dumpster fire" of a year, so they created a musical piece to be played inside dumpsters.
Nilüfer Yanya Reflects On A Tumultuous Year In 'Feeling Lucky'
Nilüfer Yanya ponders on the perspective she's gained this year and how it's inspired her new EP, Feeling Lucky?
Republicans, Democrats Still At Odds Over Coronavirus Relief
by Claudia Grisales
It is still not clear if Republicans and Democrats can reach an agreement on a new economic stimulus deal before the end of the year.
Masked And Undeterred, Shoppers Line Up For Black Friday Sales
by Alina Selyukh
Even as coronavirus cases surge in the United States, some shoppers can't seem to stay away from shops and malls on Black Friday.
New York Health Care Workers Are Worried Amid Another COVID-19 Spike
by Fred Mogul
New York City hospitals say they're better prepared for the growing number of COVID-19 cases than they were earlier this year, but some health care workers are worried.
How Thanksgiving Travel Will Impact Coronavirus Numbers
by Selena Simmons-Duffin
We look at the possible pandemic fallout resulting from holiday travel in the U.S., how communities are responding to the latest round of restrictions, as well as the latest vaccine news.
Week In Politics: Trump Acknowledges Transition Of Power, But Stops Short Of Conceding
by Ron Elving
We look at what a concession from the Trump White House might look like, and what the president might be able to get done in his remaining days.
What's Next For Pennsylvania's John Fetterman
by Sam Dunklau
Pennsylvania's Democratic lieutenant governor, John Fetterman, rose to national fame in the post-election battle with Trump.
Trump Administration Moves To Sell Drilling Rights To Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife
by Tegan Hanlon
The Trump administration aims to end a decades-long battle by rushing to sell oil rights in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. We look at what's next, and what could stop the push to drill.
Saturday Sports: Diego Maradona, A Legendary Soccer Star Passes Away
NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about how college and pro football the COVID-19 surge. And, the complicated legacy soccer's Diego Maradona, who passed away this week at the age of 60.
Iran's Top Nuclear Scientist Assassinated
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Karim Sadjadpour, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran's top nuclear scientist.