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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.
Exhibit honors Frank Oz's family legacy in puppeteering
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks to legendary puppeteer Frank Oz about a museum exhibit honoring his parents - who made puppets and were survivors of the Holocaust.
Author Jamil Jan Kochai reunites with his 2nd-grade teacher who taught him English
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks to author Jamil Jan Kochai and his 2nd-grade teacher, Susannah Lung, who taught him how to read and write English after his family moved to the U.S. from Pakistan.
Utah's ban on transgender girls competing in girls' sports is blocked temporarily
by Sean Higgins
A judge has temporarily blocked the state of Utah from fully enforcing its controversial law banning transgender girls from competing in girls' sports.
Abortion remains legal in Michigan after injunction blocks 1931 law being reinstated
by Rick Pluta
After a court ruling Friday, abortion in Michigan continues to be legal for now - though there are more legal challenges ahead.
21 murals in Uvalde honor the 19 students and 2 teachers killed in school shooting
by Jack Morgan
21 large scale murals are being painted across Uvalde to honor the 19 students and 2 teachers killed at Robb Elementary School. Artists hope the project will help families and the community heal.
Week in politics: Liz Cheney loses primary; Trump distracts from Republican races
by Ron Elving
It's been another extraordinary week in politics - from Rep. Liz Cheney's big primary loss to continuing legal issues for former President Donald Trump and those close to him.
The IRS will look into options to create a free tax filing system
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with ProPublica's Justin Elliott about a provision in the Inflation Reduction Act requiring the IRS to study free tax filing options for taxpayers.
LGBTQ+ festival Southern Decadence will test monkeypox precautions in New Orleans
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon speaks with New Orleans Health Department Director Dr. Jennifer Avegno about the huge LGBTQ+ gathering Southern Decadence amid the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.
What is the state of safety in Afghanistan under Taliban rule?
by Daniel Estrin
NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with Tamim Asey, a former defense official for Afghanistan, on how safe the country is a year after the Taliban takeover.
Superorganism reaches into all the musical corners of the Earth on 'World Wide Pop'
by Daniel Estrin
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Superorganism's singer, Orono, about the band's latest album, "World Wide Pop."
Saturday sports: Serena Williams to retire; Fernando Tatis Jr. 80-game suspension
by Daniel Estrin
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Serena Williams' retirement announcement and a baseball all-star's 80-game suspension.
Novelist Salman Rushdie is on a ventilator after being stabbed at a speaking event
by Mandalit del Barco
Novelist Salman Rushdie suffered damage to his liver, nerves and an eye when he was attacked at a speaking event in western New York state Friday, according to his agent. He is on a ventilator.