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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.
Curtis McMurtry's New Album Can Make You Feel Like You're Eavesdropping
His grandfather is author Larry McMurtry, his father is songwriter James McMurtry. So it's no surprise Curtis McMurtry's songs are full of vivid characters. His new album is The Hornet's Nest.
Benefits In Jeopardy For Retired Coal Miners
by Margaret J. Krauss
Without federal intervention, retired coal miners could lose their health care and pensions at the end of April. That would devastate the miners, and their communities.
Michigan Democrat Rep. Brenda Lawrence On The Tight Race For DNC Chair
Michigan Democrat Rep. Brenda Lawrence has endorsed Rep. Keith Ellison in the race for DNC chair. She discusses the race ahead of Saturday's vote.
Race And The Controversial History Of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws
by Karen Grigsby Bates
Historian Caroline Light says "stand your ground" laws were written for white, heterosexual, property-owning men. What happens when other people take up arms, in defense against white supremacists?
What To Expect In Trump's Address To Congress
by Mara Liasson
We recap President Trump's week and his address to CPAC, and preview themes to expect in his address to Congress Tuesday.
Explaining The Sizzling Sound Of Meteors
Scientists recently published a paper explaining why some meteors create strange sounds. NPR's Scott Simon talks with researcher Bill Sweatt about what creates this "sizzling" sound.
Saturday Sports: Possible Changes In Baseball
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about possible rule changes for Major League Baseball that are designed to make games shorter.
The Ramifications Of Using A Chemical Weapon In Kim Jong Nam's Assassination
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Georgetown University Asia expert Victor Cha about the global repercussions of the deadly nerve gas attack on Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea's dictator.