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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.

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Night Light Increasing Around The World

A new study of satellite data shows how nighttime light has been steadily increasing in recent years. This is happening despite new forms of lighting that were supposed to lower energy consumption.

North Korea's Olympic Skaters

North Korea may send a pair of skaters to the Olympics. NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro talks with New York Times sports reporter Jere Longman about what this means for skating and international relations.

The Golden Globes And #MeToo

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Vanity Fair's Hollywood reporter Rebecca Keegan about what to expect at Sunday's Golden Globes as actors and actresses prepare to address the #MeToo movement.

Military To Allow Transgender Recruits

On Monday transgender people will be allowed to enlist in the military. Aaron Belkin of The Palm Center tells guest host Lauren Frayer about new guidelines issued for how to treat potential enlistees.