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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.
Health Care As An Election Issue
Health care is a major concern for voters in the upcoming midterm elections. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Rep. John Faso about how he's speaking to his constituents about this important issue.
Report: UAE Hired American Mercenaries
NPR's Scott Simon talks to BuzzFeed News reporter Aram Roston about his report that Americans with special forces experience worked as mercenaries for foreign powers.
After Cardinal's Resignation, Parishioner Shares His Struggle With Catholic Church
Cardinal Donald Wuerl has been accused of covering up sex abuse scandals during his tenure in Pittsburgh. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with a Catholic who still believes in God but questions the church.
Michael Recovery: Florida Panhandle Tries To Dig Out
by Joel Rose
Hurricane Michael has killed at least 11 people after making landfall in Mexico Beach, Fla., on Wednesday.
Trump Expected To Welcome Andrew Brunson, Pastor Who Was Held Captive In Turkey
by Scott Horsley
Turkish authorities arrested the American pastor after the failed coup in 2016. President Trump made the cause a key issue in his administration's dealings with Turkey.
Tim Kaine On Disappearance Of Jamal Khashoggi And Saudi Arabia
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., member of the Foreign Relations Committee, about Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance and what it could mean for U.S.-Saudi relations.
The Week In Politics: Kanye West At The White House, The Jamal Khashoggi Case
by Ron Elving
The rapper's meeting with President Trump raised eyebrows, and the disappearance of a journalist in a Saudi consulate in Turkey has brought the spotlight again on Washington's relations with Riyadh.
'Heavy': Kiese Laymon's Memoir Examines How People Absorb Trauma
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Kiese Laymon about his relationship with his mother as well as his addiction to food and gambling. Both are documented in his new book, "Heavy: An American Memoir."
The Week In Sports: MLB Playoffs, Team USA Could Win A Spot In Women's World Cup
by Tom Goldman
It's down to the Astros, the Brewers, the Dodgers and the Red Sox for the World Series. In soccer, the U.S. women play Trinidad and Tobago in CONCACAF, and a win means an automatic berth.