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Weekend Edition Saturday
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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.
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.
Trump Responds To Criticism Of His Mental State
by Tamara Keith
In an appearance with GOP congressional leaders at Camp David, President Trump addressed topics ranging from his own mental health to his legislative accomplishments.
Marking 50 Years Since The First Adult Heart Transplant In The U.S.
Fifty years ago Saturday, the first adult heart transplant in the U.S. was performed at Stanford Hospital. Dr. Sharon Hunt was a medical student at the time and talks with NPR's Scott Simon.
Figure Skaters Compete For Olympic Spots
by Tom Goldman
The best figure skaters in the United States are competing this week in California. A trip to next month's Winter Olympics is on the line.
Christopher Marley's Dead Things
by Aaron Scott
Christopher Marley sees beauty in dead things: snakes, octopuses, bugs. Other people do too — his work sells in high-end shops and has been shown in art and natural history museums.