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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.
Permanent daylight saving time could have health downsides
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks to Dr. Karin Johnson of the Baystate Regional Sleep Medicine Program about the health downsides of switching to daylight saving time, as Congress considers the issue.
Crowds of people are trying to leave Ukraine as Russia invades from all sides
by Jason Beaubien
Russia claims to have hit a weapons depot in Ukraine's west, and Ukrainians continue to seek refuge in other parts of their country, as well as neighboring countries.
Karen Joy Fowler paints the unlikely life path of John Wilkes Booth in novel 'Booth'
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon asks Karen Joy Fowler about her new historical novel, "Booth," in which she focuses on the parents and siblings of Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
With a shortage of staff, students are stepping up to become employees at school
by Scott Simon
Students are pitching in to help ease staffing shortages in Missouri's Northwest School District. Teens Carissa Lunte and Savannah Darner share their experiences for our series "Outbreak Voices."
If you can't beat an infestation of purple sea urchins, might as well ... eat them?
by Scott Simon
What to do with the purple sea urchins gobbling up the California coastline? Scott Simon talks with biologist Doug Bush of the Cultured Abalone Farm in Goleta, Calif., about turning them into food.
Hailey Whitters built a career in Nashville, and comes home on her new album 'Raised'
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks to Nashville-based musician Hailey Whitters about her new release, "Raised." On this album, Whitters looks back on growing up in a small town in Iowa.
Biden warns Xi Jinping of consequences toward China if it continues Russian support
by Scott Detrow
President Biden had a long video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, warning against supporting Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.
Week in politics: Consequences for China; Zelenskyy asks for help; Court confirmation
by Ron Elving
The U.S. continues its work to economically isolate Russia, and most lawmakers are on board. Also: a look ahead to Monday's Supreme Court confirmation hearings.
Saturday sports: March Madness begins; Browns acquire Watson despite harassment suits
by Tom Goldman
College basketball's March Madness has begun, the latest on American basketball star Brittney Griner who's detained in Russia, and a controversial trade shakes up the NFL.
Switzerland joins sanctions against Russia, but claims it remains legally neutral
by Jackie Northam
Switzerland has joined the international sanctions against Russia, but its leaders say the country is not abandoning its tradition of neutrality.
Former Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure describes destruction in Kyiv
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with Volodymyr Omelyan, Ukraine's former Minister of Infrastructure, about the current situation in Kyiv.