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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.
March For Our Lives rallies across the U.S. call for gun control
by Jennifer Ludden
'March for Our Lives' rallies happen in Washington and other cities this weekend, focusing on the people and the communities affected by gun violence, and calling for political action.
Major broadcasters aired the Jan. 6 committee hearings live. Fox News did not
by David Folkenflik
We look at how Fox News covered the first of the Jan. 6 committee hearings, which it did not air live. The network chose to air it on its business channel, the Fox Business Network, instead.
Jan. 6 committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson discusses upcoming hearings
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with Rep. Bennie Thompson about the Jan. 6 hearings. The Mississippi Democrat chairs the committee investigating the attack on the Capitol.
'Rickey' documents the life, career and controversies of baseball's 'Man of Steal'
Scott Simon talks to sports journalist Howard Bryant about his new book "Rickey." It's on the life and career of one of baseball's greats, outfielder Rickey Henderson.
The St. Regis Chicago is the world's tallest structure designed by a woman
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with Jeanne Gang, the architect behind the St. Regis Chicago. The 101-story skyscraper is the world's tallest structure designed by a woman.
Biden aimed to band with South America but some countries were left out of the summit
by Franco Ordoñez
President Biden wanted to reset the U.S. relationship with its closest neighbors at a splashy meeting in Los Angeles. But there was one bump after another at the Summit of the Americas.
Housing prices soar with rising inflation
by Chris Arnold
Inflation is on the rise throughout the economy but it's hitting the housing and rental markets the hardest. Housing is often Americans biggest single expense.
Week in politics: Jan. 6 committee lays out a clear case against Trump
by Ron Elving
The committee investigating the January 6th attack debuts in prime time with damning testimony; the House passes gun legislation; a threat against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Saturday sports: Nadal plays his 14th French Open; Warriors v. Celtics in NBA finals
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the men's and women's finals at the French Open, as well as the second game in the NBA finals.
Politics chat: Biden pleads for gun control; Trump adviser indicted
by Ron Elving
Though Congress likely won't pass President Biden's most ambitious gun control proposals, some legislation might still be possible. Also, a second former Trump adviser is indicted.
Russia closes in on a city in eastern Ukraine after 100 days of war
by Peter Granitz
Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has intensified around Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine. A victory there would be a major accomplishment for President Vladimir Putin.