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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.
Georgia's GOP Convention Begins
by Emma Hurt
Georgia's Republican governor and secretary of state both have primary challengers, while its lieutenant governor isn't running again. What does the GOP look like in this closely watched state?
Week In Politics: Biden Sees Steady Approval As He Pushes For Vaccinations
by Ron Elving
President Biden's approval numbers stay steady, bipartisan negotiations continue on infrastructure, and there are reports President Trump says, erroneously, that he will be back in office by August.
Mexican Soccer Team Cruz Azul Breaks Their Curse To Become Mexican League Champions
A Mexican soccer team kept making it to the league championship finals and then losing, leading people to use their name as a verb meaning "to blow it at the last minute." Last weekend, they won.
Saturday Sports: NFL To End 'Race Norming'
by Tom Goldman
The latest in the NBA playoffs, the NFL's decision to end the practice of "race norming," and an upcoming boxing match between former champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and influencer Logan Paul.
Organized Crime Boss' Explosive Allegations Shake Turkish Politics
by Peter Kenyon
A convicted crime boss in exile is taking on Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as well as his cabinet in the regular release of videos accusing them of corruption.
Kamala Harris Makes History At Naval Academy Commentement Address
by Tamara Keith
Vice President Kamala Harris yesterday became the first woman to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy. She addressed cyber security threats against the U.S.
Week In Politics: Jan 6 Commission, Infrastructure Bill, Biden's New Budget Proposal
by Ron Elving
We look at the Republican filibuster of the January 6 Commsion, the ever-present, never passed Infrastructure Bill and how lawmakers will recieve President Bidnen's new $6 trillion spending proposal.
Saturday Sports: Naomi Osaka Skips News Conferences At French Open
ESPN's Howard Bryant discusses Naomi Osaka's decision to boycott news conferences at the upcoming French Open and the "magic" play by Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
21-Year-Old Jeremiah Paprocki Becomes Cubs' First Black PA Announcer
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the new announcer for the Chicago Cubs, 21-year-old Jeremiah Paprocki.
Jazz Singer Nnenna Freelon Works Through Grief With New Album And Podcast
by Mandalit del Barco