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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.
Connie Schultz On Her Debut Novel And The Story Of American Women
NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Connie Schultz about her debut novel, "The Daughters of Erietown."
Amid Pandemic And Protests, American Businesses Grapple With The Future
by Alina Selyukh
After a devastating pandemic, skyrocketing unemployment, and civil unrest against police brutality, America's businesses wonder: where to go from here?
Frontman Behind Sweden's Coronavirus Strategy Regrets High Death Toll
by Maddy Savage
When the coronavirus hit Europe, Sweden did not lock down its economy. With the death toll exceeding that in neighboring countries, the epidemiologist behind Sweden's strategy is expressing regret.
How Nashville's HBCU-Owned Jazz Station Holds A Community Together
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sharon Kay, general manager of Fisk University's WFSK about serving its audience as protests continue in Nashville over police brutality.
Weekend Protests Against Police Violence Continue Nationwide
Protests are scheduled nationwide, including in Washington, D.C., where the Department of Defense announced it will send back 1,600 active duty soldiers who were on standby on bases near the capital.
Week In Sports: Minnesota Teams Respond To Death Of George Floyd
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Bryant Howard about the week in sports news.
CDC Revises Guidance For Churches, No Longer Limiting Choirs
by Tom Gjelten
Churches have been left without clarity on whether to allow singing when they reopen after the CDC said guidance published against singing was a mistake.
Libertarians Name 2020 Candidate: Meet Jo Jorgensen
After four days of online campaigning and speechmaking, the Libertarian Party has selected its nominee. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Jorgensen, an activist who teaches psychology at Clemson University.