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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.
What's Next For The Census After Supreme Court Ruling
by Hansi Lo Wang
The Supreme Court has weighed in on the census citizenship question but the battle between the administration and critics of the hotly contested question isn't over yet.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
Democratic candidates are trying to clarify positions they took during this week's debates while also capitalizing on any momentum they received.
Chinese Trawler Hits And Sinks Filipino Fishing Boat
by Julie McCarthy
The sinking of a Filipino fishing boat by a Chinese trawler has led to outcry in the Philippines and raised alarm over whether China is ramping up claims to disputed waters.
Democrats Try To Distinguish Themselves On Health Care
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News about the Democratic presidential candidates' health care policies.
'Metering' At The Border
by James Fredrick
An immigration policy known as "metering" is under scrutiny after the publication of a shocking photograph showing two migrants who drowned, Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his daughter Valeria.
WorldPride In New York City
by Neda Ulaby
WorldPride is taking place in New York City this weekend. Millions of visitors are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn raid and riots that ushered in the LGBTQ rights movement.
Human Trafficking And The Southern Border
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Professor Jamie Gates of Point Loma Nazarene University about the fact and fiction surrounding human trafficking across the Southern U.S. border.
What Democratic Voters Want
NPR's Sarah McCammon asks Democratic strategists Sarada Peri and Eddie Vale who the Democratic candidates were trying to appeal to in this week's debates.
Boston's Suffolk Downs Holds Its Last Live Horse Races
by Tori Bedford
Boston's Suffolk Downs racetrack, once a hugely popular venue for a nationally beloved sport, is marking the end of an era as it hosts its last live horse race ever.
Saturday Sports: Women's World Cup, Wimbledon
by Tom Goldman
The Women's World Cup is underway, while top tennis players are about to meet at Wimbledon.
U.S. Advances At Women's World Cup
by Eleanor Beardsley
The U.S. has advanced to the semifinals of the Women's World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over host country France. It was the most anticipated game of the tournament so far.