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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.
The week in politics: Addressing climate change and what's going on with the economy
A bill from Democrats to address climate change and health care costs, confusion over the economy, and Chinese warnings over Speaker Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan are among the topics this week.
Forget Build Back Better — there's a new bill in town
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sen. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat from Colorado, about the spending proposal his party announced this week that addresses health care and climate change.
Biden's COVID symptoms are improving after Paxlovid treatment
by Franco Ordoñez
Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Franco Ordonez for an update on President Biden's COVID infection.
Ellen Jovin takes on the nation's grammatical quandaries in 'Rebel With A Clause'
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with Ellen Jovin, author of "Rebel With A Clause," about the many grammar questions she's fielded from the public and whether it's ever OK to correct someone's grammar.
Jan. 6 committee recesses until September after primetime spectacle
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with January 6th committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin about the investigation and where it's headed next.
Manhattan institution Papaya King is losing its building. What is its future?
by Emily Lang
Papaya King has been a New York City mainstay for 90 years, pioneering the pairing of hot dogs and tropical drinks. With its building set for demolition, the business faces an uncertain future.
Saturday sports: Minor league baseballers making less than $15k; new hall of famers
by Scott Simon
Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Michele Steele about the baseball hall of fame inductees, controversy over wages in the minor leagues, and the action at the World Athletics Championships.
The Kaliningrad region is a flashpoint for Russia's relationship with the West
by Charles Maynes
Amid NATO's expansion, and sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, there's increasing tension in Russia's Kaliningrad region, which is geographically isolated from the rest of the country.
Steve Bannon is the first Trump associate to be convicted for Jan. 6 actions
by Carrie Johnson
A jury convicted Trump adviser Steve Bannon of criminal contempt of Congress for defying the Jan. 6 committee, but Bannon vows to appeal.
Week in politics: Trump's actions on Jan. 6 revealed; Steve Bannon guilty of contempt
by Ron Elving
Revelations from the January 6th committee and a bipartisan deal to reform the Electoral Count Act, the law former President Donald Trump and his allies sought to exploit.
Germany bails out its largest energy company after Russia cut off gas supply
by Rob Schmitz
Natural gas is flowing again between Russia and Germany. But Berlin isn't sure how long that may last, and is shoring up its gas supplies while looking for other energy options.