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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.
How Chicago came to love Italian beef
by Scott Simon
The new FX series "The Bear" centers on a fictional family-owned Italian beef shop in Chicago. We explore the history of Italian beef, and why it's such a Chicago favorite.
Austin news outlets release the entire security camera footage from Uvalde shooting
by David Folkenflik
The Austin American-Statesman and KVUE-TV obtained the full video from security cameras in Uvalde's Robb Elementary School and made it public. That decision has sparked backlash, and debate.
Calling 988 in the U.S. will now get you help for a mental health crisis
by Rhitu Chatterjee
The U.S. has a new mental health crisis line - 988. It's intended to replace the national suicide hotline, but funding issues could mean it takes a while for the line to be up-to-speed.
President Biden tackles Chinese and Russian relations with Middle Eastern leaders
by Asma Khalid
President Biden is meeting with 9 leaders from the Middle East in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — seeking to reassert U.S. leadership in the region, and stave off Chinese and Russian influence.
A water crisis restricts usage to 6 hours a day in one of Mexico's largest cities
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with Associated Press reporter Marcos Martinez Chacon about the water crisis affecting the residents of Monterrey, one of Mexico's largest cities.
The viral song 'Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu' narrates a salacious presidential scandal in Peru
by Scott Simon
There's a Peruvian political scandal behind the viral "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu" song and meme on TikTok. Journalist Diego Salazar explains.
All 53 bodies found in a San Antonio semi-truck have been identified
by Joey Palacios, Texas Public Radio
53 people who died last month in a sweltering semi-truck in San Antonio have been identified. And one of the 4 suspects in this smuggling case goes to court next week.
Week in politics: Biden in Saudi; Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Secret Service texts
by Ron Elving
President Biden's middle east diplomacy, and the January 6 committee issues new subpoenas as it continues to build a case against former President Donald Trump.
Ukrainians from war-torn cities wonder if they'll ever be able to return home
by Joanna Kakissis
Ukrainian officials promise to rebuild and revitalize Mariupol - which Russian forces have destroyed and now occupy. Some who fled the city doubt they will ever return.
Tim Heidecker reaches into the depths of his past on new album 'High School'
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tim Heidecker about his music, his new sentimental album "High School," and about his sometimes crass comedy.
1050 KVPI is keeping the French Cajun language and culture alive in Louisiana
by John Burnett
A Cajun radio station in South Louisiana has been broadcasting for 69 years. It's preserving the culture and the tradition of broadcasting live music from a bar every Saturday morning.
Saturday sports: Wimbledon finals; Brittney Griner missing from WNBA All-Star Game
by Tom Goldman
A controversial women's final at Wimbledon, plus the WNBA All-Stars Game in Chicago.