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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.
'The Tomorrow Game' depicts the violent results of systematic oppression in Chicago
by Susan Davis
NPR's Susan Davis speaks to sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh about his new book, "The Tomorrow Game," about the rivalry between two teenagers on Chicago's South Side.
One OB-GYN discusses why she opposes abortions
by Susan Davis
NPR's Susan Davis speaks with Dr. Christina Francis, board member of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about the U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion.
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.
Biden will visit Saudi Arabia to ask for an increase in oil production
by Jackie Northam
President Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia next month represents a stark change in his attitude towards Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has been implicated in the killing of a journalist.
Jan. 6 committee alleges that 6 Congressional Republicans sought pardons from Trump
by Claudia Grisales
The House Jan. 6 committee released testimony alleging that some Republican members of Congress sought pardons from then-President Donald Trump for their roles in trying to subvert the 2020 elections.
FDA gives emergency approval for COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as 6 months
by Yuki Noguchi
The FDA has given emergency approval for the use COVID-19 vaccines on kids as young as 6 months of age. Now, the decision moves to advisers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Turkey and the Wolf chef Mason Hereford amps up familiar recipes in new cookbook
by Debbie Elliott
Mason Hereford, owner and chef of the Turkey and the Wolf restaurant in New Orleans, has made his mark in the food world by infusing regional favorites with refined touches.
Saturday sports: Golden State claims championships; Sue Bird retires
by Danielle Kurtzleben
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the NBA championship, WNBA legend Sue Bird's retirement and the host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
A secret abortion shaped the rest of these two sisters' lives
by Paige Pfleger
Two sisters in Tennessee each got pregnant when they were young. The paths they took and the secrets they kept have shaped their lives.
Russia is focusing on 3 key agricultural cities in Ukraine's southeast
by Peter Granitz
Russian forces are now concentrating their attacks on three cities in Ukraine's southeast which are key to the country's agriculture and logistics.
Two economists tell us what we know about rising inflation and the economy right now
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Two economists, Tara Sinclair and Justin Wolfers, speak with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben about what's causing inflation and how likely is it that a recession is coming.