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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.
3x3 Basketball World Cup
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Kareem Maddox, who is competing in the 3x3 World Cup in Amsterdam. The relatively recent competitive sport is also now set to debut at the 2020 Olympics.
Chanelle Benz On 'The Gone Dead'
Chanelle Benz's new novel is a story that swells with Mississippi swelter, blood oaths, old grudges, conspiracy theories and everlasting mysteries. Scott Simon talks with her about the book.
Oberlin College President On Bakery Case
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar about the $44 million libel verdict against the college. The jury said Oberlin defamed a local bakery.
Hong Kong To Shelve Controversial Extradition Bill
by Anthony Kuhn
Hong Kong's government has agreed to shelve an unpopular extradition agreement with Beijing.
Republican Strategist On Impeachment
NPR's Scott Simon asks Republican strategist John Weaver why he thinks Democrats aren't pushing hard enough for impeachment, and how he argues his case to Republican friends and colleagues.
Week In Politics
by Ron Elving
President Trump now says he would alert the FBI if a foreign power offered him dirt on a political opponent.