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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.
Harper Lee Remembered As Reclusive
Linda Wertheimer talks to Harper Lee's longtime friend Wayne Flynt about the late author. He will deliver Lee's eulogy.
Florida Bay Relapse Threatens Ecosystem
by Nancy Klingener
From 1989 to 1994, the estuary between mainland South Florida and the Keys was in collapse. Sea grass died and algae bloomed. Now it's happening again.
Zika Spike Overwhelms Colombia Doctors
The spread of Zika is taxing Colombia's already over-burdened health care system.
How Brainwaves Allow Paralyzed Musicians To Continue Playing
Linda Wertheimer speaks with Eduardo Miranda and Elisa Bergersen about their project that enables paralyzed musicians to perform again through proxies.
Apple-Justice Department Battle Pits Privacy Against National Security
Apple and the Department of Justice are in a battle of wills over access to a San Bernardino shooter's cell phone.
Baltimore Lead-Poison Victims Lose Money In Settlements
Linda Wertheimer talks with The Washington Post's Terrence McCoy about brain-damaged Baltimore residents signing away lead poisoning settlement money. He just won a Polk award for his reporting on it.
Cultural Differences, Lack Of Resources Impede Asian-American Voter Outreach
by Asma Khalid
Nevada's Asian population has grown very quickly. Yet Asian-American voters have the lowest turnout of any racial group. There are now efforts to increase their electoral participation.
Justice Scalia's Funeral Mass To Bring Together Unlikely Peers
Today: a funeral Mass for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.