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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.
Week In Politics: Countdown To Impeachment
by Ron Elving
The House is scheduled to vote on impeachment next week, with political repercussions impossible to know.
What Conservative U.K. Wins Mean For The U.S.
by Frank Langfitt
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is promising to use his newly won majority to create a "people's government" that will unite the country after three years of bitter political division.
Why 2020 Democrats Want Endorsements From 'The Squad'
by Scott Detrow
Four progressive first-term members of Congress, all women of color, have become sought-after endorsers and candidate surrogates in the Democratic presidential primary.
Some Dinosaurs Had Lice
Researchers have determined that some dinosaurs had lice. NPR's Scott Simon talks with paleontologist Chung Kun Shih about this exciting yet revolting discovery.
Saturday Sports: Lamar Jackson, Lakers, Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks
Lamar Jackson has had a historic NFL season and in the NBA, Los Angeles and Milwaukee are both doing well. Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.
Dozens Of Minor League Baseball Teams Could Lose Major League Affiliation
The Daytona Tortugas are among the 42 minor league baseball teams that could lose their major league affiliation. Executive Ryan Keur talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
What's Next In The Brexit Saga
NPR's Scott Simon asks British columnist Jenni Russell for her thoughts on the British elections.
Iranians Fleeing To Turkey
by Peter Kenyon
Iranians facing a crackdown on protests are going for a break, or permanently, to Istanbul, where they're a little more free to talk about the situation back home.
A Break In The U.S.-China Trade War
by Jim Zarroli
The United States and China say they will sign the first phase of an agreement addressing some of the trade frictions between them.
The ACLU On FISA Concerns
NPR's Scott Simon asks Hina Shamsi of the American Civil Liberties Union about the Justice Department inspector general's report on the FBI's Russia investigation.
A Taste Of The Holidays, Cowboy-Style
by Jim Kent
We visit a cowboy Christmas ball in South Dakota's Black Hills. Such events are enjoying a revival after fading away in the late 20th century. Attendees enjoy nostalgia for earlier, simpler times.