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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.
Javier Cercas On 'Lord Of All The Dead'
Javier Cercas talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his book about his great uncle who fought and died for Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.
Iran Says It Shot Down Ukrainian Plane By Mistake
by Jackie Northam
Officials in Iran say the country's armed forces mistakenly shot down the civilian plane Wednesday, killing 176 people on board.
Australians Debate What To Do About Climate Change
by Jason Beaubien
In the midst of the devastating wildfire season, Australians are still having a hard time finding common ground on what to do about climate change.
On The Road With Elizabeth Warren In Iowa
by Don Gonyea
As the caucuses approach, we spent a day with Sen. Elizabeth Warren in Iowa.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
We'll take a look at what's next in President Trump's impeachment trial and the how the early Democratic primaries and caucuses are shaking out.
Saturday Sports: NFL Playoffs, Olympics And Politics
The NFL playoffs continue without Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, and the IOC says it will not allow protests at the 2020 Tokyo Games. NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
What U.S.-Iran Tensions Mean For The Middle East
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with with Dalia Dassa Kaye of the Rand Corporation about the implications of Iran-U.S. tensions in the region, where relationships are complicated and, at times, volatile.
Protests In Chile
by Philip Reeves
Chilean protesters were back on the streets Friday to vent their anger over the country's paltry pensions, fragile safety net and police brutality against demonstrators.