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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.
Boeing Faces New Regulatory Scrutiny
by Scott Horsley
Boeing has long enjoyed great political influence in Washington. But the company is facing heightened scrutiny after a pair of deadly crashes involving its new 737 Max aircraft.
Saturday Sports: Horse Racing Deaths, March Madness
by Tom Goldman
We have a recap of the week in sports.
Remembering W.S. Merwin
W.S. Merwin died Friday at the age of 91. He was one of the United States' most prolific poets — he won the Pulitzer Prize twice.
Week In Politics: Trump Responds To NZ Attack, Veto Over Border Wall
We look at President Trump's reaction to the attack in Christchurch and how President Trump deals with rebukes from Congress over his policies.
Recapping The Busy Week In The Russia Investigation
by Carrie Johnson
Paul Manafort was sentenced for the second time, Roger Stone appeared in court and a key investigator is leaving the team.
Sandy Hook Father Responds To Court Ruling Against Remington
NPR's Melissa Block speaks with David Wheeler. His son was killed in the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting. Victims' families are suing the manufacturer of the weapon used in the attack.
ICE Raids North Carolina After Local Authorities End Cooperation
by Naomi Prioleau
A number of areas in North Carolina have decided not to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In the following weeks, ICE has carried out a number of raids, arresting hundreds.
U.S. Muslims Search For Solace After New Zealand Attack
by Leila Fadel
American Muslims are talking about where to stand and pray in their own mosques in case what happened in New Zealand were to happen here. They're also thinking about how to talk to their children.