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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.
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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.
Migrants Waiting To Apply For U.S. Asylum Up Against Ongoing Shutdown
National focus has been on the border, but what about migrants still waiting for asylum? NPR's Scott Simon talks to attorney Cristian Sanchez, who is helping an LGBTQ migrant group apply for asylum.
Texas Migrant Tent City To Close By End Of January
by John Burnett
A tent camp housing migrant children in Texas is due to shut down by the end of January as the federal government releases more detained children to their families.
How The Government Shutdown Hits Rural America
by Amy Mayer
The partial government shutdown means farmers and other rural residents will be waiting for services they can usually rely on.
Nancy Pelosi Reclaims The Speaker's Gavel
Nancy Pelosi once again became speaker of the House this week as Democrats took control. She made history as the first female speaker in 2007 and her sharp political skills helped her hold onto power.
Week In Politics: The Shutdown Continues
by Ron Elving
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, a new era of divided government kicked off in Washington as Democrats formally took control of the House of Representatives.
Biological Cartographers Seek To Map The Trillions Of Cells In The Human Body
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
There's an effort underway to make a new atlas of all the cells in the human body, and to describe each cell type using all the powerful tools of today's genetic technology.
Saturday Sports: The Bears And The Lady Bears
by Tom Goldman
We have a roundup of the week in sports, including the latest on the Chicago Bears, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Baylor Lady Bears women's basketball team.
Women Entering A Sacred Temple Spark Protests In India
by Lauren Frayer
Protests erupted across south India after women sneaked into a temple that banned females old enough to menstruate. The temple is part of a debate between gender equality and religious freedom.
The Bolsonaro Era Begins In Brazil
by Philip Reeves
We have the latest on the big political changes taking shape in Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro, who is in the first week of his new administration.
A Charity That's Not Afraid To Fail
by Nurith Aizenman
A charity has been helping people in a poor rural area in Bangladesh buy a bus ticket to the nearest city. Now a study suggests the method hasn't actually worked, but the charity is still celebrating.