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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.
Trump Meets World Leaders At G-20
by Scott Horsley
President Trump is meeting with a range of world leaders, from the prime minister of the U.K. to the president of China, on the second day of the G-20 summit in Germany.
Biologists Divided Over How To Save Endangered Pangolin
by Katie Blackley
The pangolin is a small armadillo-like creature. It's in great demand for its meat and scales, and it's in danger of extinction. Biologists can't agree on whether zoos should play a role in saving it.
Saturday Sports: Venus Williams And Tennis, Tour De France
by Tom Goldman
We discuss the latest news about Wimbledon and Venus Williams, and talk about a nasty crash during the Tour de France and competitive imbalance in the NBA.
Former Sen. Richard Lugar On Avoiding War With North Korea
Former Sen. Richard Lugar was one of the people to sign a letter to President Trump urging his administration to begin talks with North Korea.
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.