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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.
Saturday Sports: NFL Season Resumes With Some Fans Attending Games
by Tom Goldman
We look at the resumption of the NFL seasons – with some fans in the stands, low ratings for sports viewership and the start of the U.S. Open.
Mexican States Ban Sale Of Junk Food To Minors
by James Fredrick
In Mexico, state governments are outlawing the sale of junk food to minors because high rates of obesity and diabetes have led to increased deaths from COVID-19.
How Landlords Are Affected By COVID-19 Eviction Moratoriums
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Katrina Bilella, who owns a rental home in Chicago, about how eviction moratoriums are putting landlords like her into financial hardship.
Violence Escalates As Portland Nears 100 Consecutive Nights Of Protests
by Jonathan Levinson
Portland is about to see a 100th consecutive night of protests. This week brought a considerable escalation in violence, with two people being killed — one on the far right and one on the far left.
Amid Protests For Racial Justice, Activists Ask Kentucky Derby To Take A Stand
by Stephanie Wolf
This Kentucky Derby day was delayed because of the pandemic, now demands are being made that Churchill Downs use this moment to make lasting changes and to take a stand against racial injustice.
Week In Politics: Trump Under Fire For Comments Against Fallen Soldiers
by Ron Elving
President Donald Trump denies he ever said anything against fallen soldiers, and maintains that the U.S. has "turned the corner" on the coronavirus, despite a dire new prediction on COVID deaths.
Saturday Sports: US Open Continues, NHL Playoffs Reach Pivotal Games
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Howard Bryant talk about the U.S. Open, the NHL Playoffs and more.
David Chang Discusses Mental Health And His New Memoir
NPR's Scott Simon talks with chef and food celebrity David Chang about his new memoir, Eat a Peach, which details how his depression and bi-polar disorder lead to the best and worst of his choices.
For Some Students, Not Having Home Wifi Means Taking Classes From Their Cars
Alison Causey of London, Kentucky shares her experience attending community college on-line, in her car, in the school's parking lot. Like many students, she didn't have access to WiFi at home.