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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.
What We Know About The Russian Phishing Hack
by Dina Temple-Raston
Experts blame Russian hackers for the latest attack — this one targeting humanitarian agencies. What can the Biden administration do to protect U.S. agencies from these supply chain hacks?
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
Oregon Lifts COVID-19 Mandates, Introduces Vaccination Verification Measures
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Patrick Allen, director of the Oregon Health Authority, about the state's mandate to verify vaccinations before admitting people into businesses and workplaces.
How Dangerous Are The New COVID-19 Variants?
by Michaeleen Doucleff
With the coronavirus vaccinations slowing infection rates in the U.S., we look at potential threats posed by new viruses.
Week In Politics: Biden Takes Action In Israel-Palestine Conflict
by Ron Elving
We look at President Biden's role in new — and still fragile — cease-fire between Israel and Gaza, as well as the near certain demise of the January 6 Commission.
Saturday Sports: NBA Playoffs Begin, Tokyo Olympics, MLB
by Tom Goldman
We discuss just what is going on with all these no-hitters in the MLB, the start of NBA playoffs, and how the Summer Olympics will move ahead despite a pandemic-induced state of emergency in Tokyo.