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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.
Paralympians Say Wheelchair Curling Opens Up Possibilities
by Craig LeMoult
The U.S. Paralympic wheelchair curling team says the sport changed its members lives. Before they left for South Korea, two U.S. team members shared their sport with paralyzed veterans.
Putting A Face To Anti-Trump Voters
Harvard political scientist Theda Skocpol has been studying a grassroots movement that could re-energize Democrats: mostly middle-aged, college-educated white women. She talks with Don Gonyea.
Trump's Presidential Firsts
by Tamara Keith
Agreeing to meet with North Korea's leader isn't the first "first" for President Trump. We look at some other groundbreaking moves Trump has made as president.
Saturday Sports: Paralympics, Tiger Woods, March Madness
by Tom Goldman
We have an update on the Paralympics now underway in South Korea, plus Tiger Woods and college basketball.
Egyptian Singers Jailed For 'Inciting Debauchery'
Singers in Egypt have been jailed for things they've said, based on reasons like "corrupting public morals."
110 Schoolgirls Kidnapped In Nigeria
by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton
The Nigerian government is under mounting pressure to find 110 school girls who were kidnapped more than a week ago in northeast Nigeria, likely by Boko Haram.