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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.
Russian Charged As Money Manager In Disinformation Campaigns
by Carrie Johnson
The Justice Department unsealed charges against a Russian woman on Friday who is described as a comptroller in the Russian government's active measures against the U.S. in the 2018 election.
Matthew Shepard Laid To Rest, 20 Years After His Death
To mark the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's murder, he will be interred at the National Cathedral. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Bishop Gene Robinson about Shepard's life and death.
Activists Want Greyhound To Not Allow Border Patrol Agents Onto Buses
by Stella Chavez
Activists delivered 200,000 signed petitions to Greyhound's headquarters in Dallas on Friday demanding that Greyhound stop letting Border Patrol agents board their buses.
Saudi Arabia's Deep Influence In The U.S.
by Scott Horsley
The Trump administration is struggling to find a way to respond to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Part of what's complicating the situation are extensive Saudi ties to the U.S.
Trump Campaigns Out West
by Don Gonyea
With less than three weeks before the midterms, the Senate races in Nevada, Montana and Arizona are very close. President Trump is stumping in these states this weekend.
Saturday Politics: Khashoggi, Russian Interference, Midterms
by Ron Elving
We look at the U.S. political response to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and other stories in politics this week.
Saturday Sports: Preparing For The World Series
Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine joins NPR's Scott Simon to talk about the MLB season winding down, and the wave of women in leadership in the NBA as the basketball season begins.
America's Global 'Throne' Sits Empty, Former Ambassador Says
NPR's Scott Simon asks Chicago Council on Global Affairs President Ivo Daalder about America's relationship with Saudi Arabia and its international leadership under President Trump.
Sarah Perry On 'Melmoth'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sarah Perry about her latest novel, Melmoth.
Saudis Confirm Khashoggi's Death
by Deb Amos
Saudi Arabian officials confirmed the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who had been missing for 18 days, in a statement issued Saturday morning local time.