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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 Latest On The U.S. And China's Strained Relations
by John Ruwitch
China announced yesterday it would close the American consulate in Chengdu. The move was in retaliation to the U.S.'s decision to close the Chinese consulate in Houston.
How A Taiwanese Couple In Their 80s Became Instagram's Newest Fashion Influencers
by Leila Fadel
Patrons often forget clothes at Hsu Husiu-e and Chang Wan-ji's laundry in Taiwan. Their grandson came up with a fun way to use the lost laundry, and launched the couple to Instagram fame.
Week In Sports: Major League Baseball Begins With Shortened Season
Leila Fadel talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about Major League Baseball.The shortened season is finally underway, punctuated by concerns about the pandemic and social justice.
Barbara Demick's 'Eat The Buddha' Profiles A Little-Known Tibetan Town
The Chinese have been trying to quash Tibetan independence for decades. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Barbara Demick about her new book, Eat the Buddha, which examines repression in one small town.
COVID-19 Threatens 500 Year Tradition At The Tower Of London
by Elliot Hannon
Yeoman Warders who have guarded the Tower of London and the Royal Crown Jewels since the reign of Henry VII face layoffs because of a lack of tourists during the pandemic.
National Summer School Initiative Aims To Improve Online Teaching
by Anya Kamenetz
With many schools moving to remote learning or a hybrid format in the fall, a group of public and charter school leaders are trying to make sure students get a quality education, even if it's remote.
Georgia Teens Create Company To Print And Deliver PPE To Health Care Workers
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Edward Aguilar, high school student and founder of the nonprofit Paralink, which set up a supply chain of volunteers making PPE equipment for hospitals in the U.S.
For Hospital Interpreters, COVID-19's Uncertainty Brings A Unique Challenge
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Jesenia Pelayo, a Spanish interpreter at UI Health in Chicago, about her experience helping patients navigate COVID-19.
Arizona COVID-19 Cases Fall For Two Consecutive Weeks
by Ben Giles
Arizona's average daily coronavirus case count has dropped 21% in the last two weeks. Modelers and a prominent critic of state policy talk about whether the downturn is likely to last.
Senate GOP Working On Another COVID-19 Relief Bill As Threat Of Evictions Looms
by Susan Davis
Senate Republicans are still working on their latest coronavirus relief bill but key programs are ending. An eviction ban ends today, and the last batch of $600 checks goes out this weekend
Zoos Are Reopening, But Some Animals Are More Excited For Visitors Than Others
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Oakland Zoo animal keeper Amber Paczkowski about the animals who can't wait to see us as zoos slowly reopen.
Detroit Activist Brings His Community Together During The Pandemic Through Facebook
Activist Justin Onwenu started a Facebook group to connect Detroit communities at the start of the pandemic. He talks about the needs and challenges of that group.