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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.
A Look At Anthony Scaramucci
by Don Gonyea
Following a shake-up in the White House communications staff, the new boss is a combative New York financier, businessman and lawyer Anthony Scaramucci.
John McCain's 2008 Concession Speech
After John McCain's cancer was announced, many people heaped praise on the senator. McCain gave a moving concession speech the night he lost the presidency to Barack Obama in 2008.
Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns After Shooting
by Tim Nelson
The police chief in Minneapolis has resigned amid continuing questions about the fatal shooting by a police officer of a woman who had called 911 to report a possible crime.
Robert Graham On His Possible Primary Challenge To Sen. Jeff Flake
President Trump has been reportedly hunting for primary challengers for his Republican critics. Scott Simon talks with Robert Graham, a potential primary challenger for Sen. Jeff Flake in Arizona.
Week In Politics: Spicer Resigns, Trump Looks At Pardons, Health Care
by Ron Elving
It was another busy week in politics, with Sean Spicer's resignation as White House press secretary and reports that the president consulted with legal advisers about his power to pardon his staff.
St. Louis Raised The Minimum Wage, Then Missouri Reversed It
by Jason Rosenbaum
The city of St. Louis recently boosted its minimum wage to $10 an hour, only to have the state legislature pass a law saying no city can exceed the state minimum wage of $7.70.
Turkey Uses Coup Attempt Anniversary To Justify Continued Crackdown
by Peter Kenyon
The Turkish government is using today's anniversary of the failed coup attempt one year ago to continue calls for vigilance and the sweeping purge led by the country's president.
A Terminal Illness Divides Parents And Doctors
Charlie Gard is an infant with a terminal illness. Scott Simon talks to Arina Grossu of the conservative Family Research Council about whether his parents or doctors should have control of treatment.
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester On Health Care
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Sen. Jon Tester, Democrat from Montana, about the possibility of working on a bipartisan health care measure if the GOP's health care bill fails to pass the Senate.
The Floating Symphony
The America Wind Symphony Orchestra plays concerts around the world. Their stage is a 195-foot long boat. The orchestra's conductor, Robert Boudreau, talks about finding a new home for the ship.