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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.
How Cancer Can Follow Firefighters Long After The Flames Go Out
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Chicago Tribune reporter Karen Ann Cullotta about her four-part series investigating the links between firefighters and the cancers they can get in the line of duty.
American Anthem: 'Dancing In The Street'
by Scott Simon
"Dancing In The Street" is a Motown party song made famous by Martha and the Vandellas, but the song took on a political connotation during the race riots of the 1960s.
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.
Ruling On Pay Cap Could Bring 'Watershed Moment' For College Sports
by Tom Goldman
A federal judge is expected to rule soon on a case that could upend the notion of amateurism in college sports.
As Maduro Makes Enemies, Venezuela's Caribbean Allies Remain In His Camp
by John Otis
Venezuela's president has been making enemies throughout the Americas with a collapsed economy that has produced millions of migrants. But he still has friends in the Caribbean.
Desperation In Gaza, Where Over Half Of Work Force Is Unemployed
by Daniel Estrin
With an unemployment rate now estimated at more than 50 percent, people in Gaza are desperate for work. An unemployment office faces large crowds when jobs are announced.
In Pakistan, Women Riding Bikes Fight Taboo: 'We Feel Free'
by Diaa Hadid
Few women dare to ride bicycles in Pakistan, but one community center arranges rides through a conservative slum in Pakistan's largest city. Riders face harassment and violence.
Congo Grappling With Ebola, Ongoing Violence, Presidential Election
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks New York Times reporter Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura about another deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A Year-End Musical Road Trip With 'Memphis Rent Party' Writer Robert Gordon
We take a year-end musical road trip with Memphis music writer Robert Gordon, who shares some of the stories from his collection of essays "Memphis Rent Party."