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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.
Nancy Pelosi Reclaims The Speaker's Gavel
Nancy Pelosi once again became speaker of the House this week as Democrats took control. She made history as the first female speaker in 2007 and her sharp political skills helped her hold onto power.
Week In Politics: The Shutdown Continues
by Ron Elving
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, a new era of divided government kicked off in Washington as Democrats formally took control of the House of Representatives.
Biological Cartographers Seek To Map The Trillions Of Cells In The Human Body
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
There's an effort underway to make a new atlas of all the cells in the human body, and to describe each cell type using all the powerful tools of today's genetic technology.
Saturday Sports: The Bears And The Lady Bears
by Tom Goldman
We have a roundup of the week in sports, including the latest on the Chicago Bears, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Baylor Lady Bears women's basketball team.
Women Entering A Sacred Temple Spark Protests In India
by Lauren Frayer
Protests erupted across south India after women sneaked into a temple that banned females old enough to menstruate. The temple is part of a debate between gender equality and religious freedom.
The Bolsonaro Era Begins In Brazil
by Philip Reeves
We have the latest on the big political changes taking shape in Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro, who is in the first week of his new administration.
Congo Grappling With Ebola, Ongoing Violence, Presidential Election
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks New York Times reporter Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura about another deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A Year-End Musical Road Trip With 'Memphis Rent Party' Writer Robert Gordon
We take a year-end musical road trip with Memphis music writer Robert Gordon, who shares some of the stories from his collection of essays "Memphis Rent Party."
Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time
NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Jordan Shapiro about his new book, "The New Childhood," which explains how children should engage with the digital technology around them.
In 'Turnip Greens And Tortillas,' Atlanta Chef Melds Southern And Mexican Fare
by Debbie Elliott
Atlanta chef Eddie Hernandez shares how he has infused the fresh flavors of his native Monterrey, Mexico, with traditions of his adopted South.
Stocks Unsettled By Political Drama, But Broad View Looks Better
by Uri Berliner
U.S. financial markets closed the week quietly after gyrating wildly. Overall, the markets have delivered gains since 2009.
How Environmental Policies Fared In Trump's Cross Hairs In 2018
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks Bloomberg energy reporter Jennifer Dlouhy about the Trump administration's moves to weaken environmental regulations this past year.