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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.
Life As A 'Drone Warrior'
Scott Simon speaks with Brett Velicovich about his memoir, Drone Warrior, which details his time hunting and killing alleged terrorists using drones in Iraq, Afghanistan and other places.
'Building A Bridge' Between The Catholic Church And LGBT Community
Father James Martin sees a divide between the institutional Catholic Church and its LGBT parishioners. Scott Simon talks with him about his book Building a Bridge.
3 Doctors On What Works And Doesn't Work In U.S. Health Care
Doctors Julie Gunter, Rob Stone and Gary Sobelson talk with Scott Simon about the problems with American health care and what they think of the current Republican health care plan.
Colorado Employers Rethinking Drug Testing
by Ben Markus
Eight states and Washington, D.C. allow for recreational cannabis, but none have solved the problem of workforce drug testing. Zero tolerance polices are being reconsidered in light of legalized pot.
In Defense Of Trump's Tweets
President Trump's tweets have been a constant source of controversy. NPR's Scott Simon talks with columnist and professor Victor Davis Hanson, who's written a defense of the tweets.
Mexico And U.S. Team Up To Create Low-Cost Wheelchairs
by Monica Ortiz Uribe
Amanda McBroom Credits Jacques Brel For Her Becoming A Songwriter
Scott Simon talks to singer-songwriter Amanda McBroom about her new CD Voices and what the hit she wrote for Bette Midler has meant to her life and career.
Senate Will Resume Its Health Care Battle After July 4 Holiday
by Susan Davis
Republican legislators are heading back to their districts after failing this week to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. GOP senators are trying to overcome differences among themselves.
Vanaja Jasphine Honored For Her Fight Against Human Trafficking
The State Department's 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report was released earlier this week. Scott Simon talks with Sister Vanaja Jasphine about her efforts to combat such trafficking in Cameroon.