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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: Equal pay in U.S. soccer; NBA and NHL playoffs continue
by Scott Simon
We look at the historic equal pay agreement for the U.S. national soccer teams, controversy at Wimbledon over player bans, and the latest on the NBA and NHL playoffs.
LSD, vodka and burner phones fuel the shadowy world of Dan Chaon's novel 'Sleepwalk'
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with author Dan Chaon about his new novel, "Sleepwalk," about an eccentric character who finds those indebted to a shadowy corporation.
Biden meets with new South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl
by Anthony Kuhn
President Biden met his South Korean counterpart at the start of a tour of Asia. The two leaders discussed taking a tougher line with North Korea and increased economic competition and security.
Former Pentatonix member Avi Kaplan releases debut solo album 'Floating On A Dream'
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks to singer-songwriter Avi Kaplan, former member of Pentatonix, about his debut solo album, "Floating On A Dream."
The largest wildfire in New Mexico's history continues to grow
by Alice Fordham
The wildfire that is now New Mexico's largest in history is threatening the livelihoods of people who've made a living from the land there for centuries.
A N.C. cattle farmer describes inflation's impact on his operations
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with Tommy Porter, a farmer in North Carolina, about how inflation is affecting the operation of his livestock and poultry farm.
Week in politics: Pa. results pending; Cawthorn loses in N.C.; all eyes on Ga.
by Ron Elving
We take a look at primary results out of Pennsylvania and North Carolina, and look ahead to next week's races, with a focus on Georgia's primaries.
Saturday sports: Brittney Griner hearing; NBA and NHL playoffs; Rich Strike rests
by Tom Goldman
WNBA star Brittney Griner remains imprisoned in Russia; the latest news in the NBA and NHL playoffs; and a surprise decision to rest the Kentucky Derby winner from the Preakness Stakes.
'River of the Gods' dives into the 19th century British exploration of the Nile
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with Candice Millard about 19th century British exploration and her new book, "River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile."