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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.
Sports Announcer Keith Jackson Dies At 89
Sports announcer Keith Jackson, most famous for calling college football games, has died at the age of 89.
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin On Requiring Medicaid Recipients To Work
Kentucky is the first state to require Medicaid recipients to work or get job training in order to qualify for aid. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Gov. Matt Bevin about the new requirements.
Longtime Record Producer Joe Boyd On Albanian 'Saze' Music
by Vicki Barker
Record producer Joe Boyd recorded his new album with a group of southern Albanian singers and musicians. It's a record of polyphonic Albanian music that reminds him of his rock 'n' roll youth.
Sen. Ron Wyden On Russia Investigation
Sen. Ron Wyden, Democrat of Oregon, is a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee. NPR's Scott Simon asks him about the latest on the committee's investigation into Russian election interference.
Illinois Attorney General Candidate Robbed
by Scott Simon
Being an officer of the court doesn't mean you won't be a victim of a crime. One of the candidates running for the office of attorney general in Illinois was robbed at gunpoint.
A History Of When The U.S. Chose Immigrants By Their Country Of Origin
by Tom Gjelten
President Trump's suggestion that some countries produce more desirable immigrants than others echoes thinking popular nearly 100 years ago, when visas were allocated on the basis of national origin.
California Mudslides Latest
by Jonathan Bastian
Rescue teams in Southern California continue to search for those missing in the massive mudslides in coastal Montecito.
Organizing Puerto Rican Voters In Florida
by Greg Allen
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló is holding a town meeting with his constituents who are now living in Kissimmee, Fla. Rosselló says they are a powerful voting bloc that can help out Puerto Rico.
When Prosecutors Are 'Innocence Deniers'
Lara Bazelon writes in Slate that prosecutors who won't admit mistakes are 'innocence deniers." She tells NPR's Scott Simon why she thinks some prosecutors actively work against justice.
Detroit Kit Tests Indicate Hundreds Of Serial Rapists
Eight years ago, Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy made processing untested rape kits a priority. She tells NPR's Scott Simon her office has discovered more than 800 serial rapists in the process.
How Political Media Reacted To Trump's Vulgarity
by Brian Mann
President Trump's use of vulgar language to describe countries in Africa and Central America has sparked fierce reaction. Some in the media have applauded him; others say the comments were racist.