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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.
Abortion providers shift practices as states enact bans
by Laura Benshoff
When Dr. Maya Bass moved from Oklahoma to Philadelphia, she would regularly fly back to her former home state to perform abortions. Now, she has a different plan.
First responders struggle with trauma, 1 year after the Surfside condo collapse
by Veronica Zaragovia
One year after the deadly collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla., many first responders are still haunted by the experience of digging through the rubble to find survivors.
Internet superstar Conan Gray releases 2nd full album 'Superache'
by Susan Davis
NPR's Susan Davis speaks to Conan Gray, a singer-songwriter who became popular after uploading his music to YouTube as a teenager. He just came out with his second full-length album, "Superache."
Saturday sports: Tampa Bay in NHL championship; Griner honorary WNBA all-star
by Susan Davis
NPR's Susan Davis speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the Stanley Cup Finals, Brittney Griner's detention in Russia, and who's joining the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV golf league.
Biden meets with G7 to talk about Ukraine, inflation, food insecurity, climate change
by Rob Schmitz
President Biden is headed to Germany for a meeting of the G7 with leaders of the wealthiest countries. At the top of their agenda is the war in Ukraine, now in its fifth month.
Could Fl. Gov. DeSantis successfully challenge Trump in 2024's presidential election?
by Susan Davis
NPR's Susan Davis talks with New Yorker magazine staff writer Dexter Filkins about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his growing strength in the Republican Party.
Week in politics: Biden urges voters to look to November elections to enact change
by Ron Elving
President Biden is urging voters to elect representatives who support abortion rights in November's election. But it's doubtful the issue will shift the balance of power in Congress.
One gynecologist illuminates for patients how abortion clinics will change
by Susan Davis
NPR's Susan Davis speaks with Dr. Charlie Browne, a Seattle-based abortion provider, about how the end of Roe v. Wade will affect his work.
Calif. Attorney General discusses the state being a haven for those seeking abortions
by Susan Davis
NPR's Susan Davis speaks to California Attorney General Rob Bonta about recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on gun control and access to abortion.
People in Louisville share their stories as laws banning abortion go into effect
by Leila Fadel
The Supreme Court ruling yesterday triggered immediate abortion bans in Kentucky, Louisiana and South Dakota. But EMW Women's Surgical Center, a Louisville abortion clinic, is fighting to stay open.
Jackson Women's Health Org. is fully booked, with abortions facing a ban in 9 days
by Rosemary Westwood
The clinic at the center of this week's Supreme Court decision on abortion plans its next moves. Jackson Women's Health Organization is in its final days of providing legal abortions in Mississippi.
S.C. gubernatorial candidate says there should be age limits for elected officials
by Susan Davis
NPR's Susan Davis speaks with Joe Cunningham, former South Carolina congressman, about his campaign for governor and his position on age limits for politicians.