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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.
Democrats can't agree on Biden's 'Build Back Better' bill
by Claudia Grisales
President Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda is delayed as Congressional Democrats squabble over priorities.
Week in politics: Democrats continue negotiations on infrastructure bill
Disagreements among fellow Democrats are holding up President Biden's agenda.
Saturday sports: FIFA and U.S. soccer investigate sexual misconduct in women's league
by Tom Goldman
The National Women's Soccer League is cancelling matches scheduled for this weekend in the wake of accusations against multiple coaches of sexual misconduct.
Circus clowns are the latest pandemic related shortage in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is experiencing a clown shortage. Circuses are reopening, but many clowns have moved on to other countries.
Sarah Ruhl reflects on chance, illness and parenthood in new memoir
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to playwright and author Sarah Ruhl about her new book, "Smile: The Story of a Face."
The Battle Over Biden's Infrastructure Bill Continues
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Rep. Josh Gottheimer D-N.J., about why he wants the vote for the infrastructure bill to take place on Monday even as his own party stands divided on several provisions.
Global Natural Gas Prices Are Soaring
by Camila Domonoske
Natural gas prices are at seven-year highs in the U.S. and record highs in Europe and Asia with cold winter weather yet to arrive.
Jill Biden Discusses Her Husband's Plan For Free Community College
by Elissa Nadworny
Jill Biden visited a community college in Michigan to talk about the Biden administration's plan for free community college.
Alaskan Hospitals Are In Crisis As The State Deals With A COVID Surge
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Anne Zink, Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska, about how the state's hospitals are dealing with the current surge of COVID-19 cases.
Grammy Winning Bluegrass Artist Billy Strings Has A New Album
Bluegrass phenom Billy Strings talks about his new album, Renewal.