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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.
Saturday sports: Serena Williams' dramatic U.S. Open
by Tom Goldman
In a dramatic match that may have been the last one of her career, Serena Williams lost at the U.S. Open. A look at her legacy and future.
'They call her Fregona' reflects on life on the U.S.-Mexico border
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with David Bowles about his new novel-in-verse for young people, "They Call Her Fregona." It's the story of eighth-graders who live along the Texas-Mexico border.
Ezra Furman on her latest 'All Of Us Flames'
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to indie rock singer-songwriter Ezra Furman about her latest album, "All Of Us Flames."
A 2024 announcement from Trump would complicate ongoing investigations
by Ryan Lucas
Legal experts say former President Trump won't gain any protections against ongoing investigations if he declares his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race, but it could complicate the optics.
The latest from Ukraine: U.N. nuclear inspectors visit Russian-occupied region
by Elissa Nadworny
U.N. nuclear inspectors were finally able to access a nuclear power plant in a Russian-occupied area of Ukraine this week. They say the plant faces grave risks, especially from shelling.
New COVID-19 boosters to be available for those 12 and up
by Rob Stein
New COVID-19 vaccine boosters designed to combat recent subvariants of the coronavirus are being made available to people over 12 years old. We have some guidance on who should get one and when.
Biden and Trump underscore the political importance of Pennsylvania
by Katie Meyer | WHYY
It's a busy time in Pennsylvania, with appearances from President Biden and former President Trump, underscoring the state's importance in the upcoming midterm elections.
Survivor Tova Friedman's new memoir reflects on life as 'The Daughter of Auschwitz'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman about her memoir, "The Daughter of Auschwitz."
Week in politics: Biden's Philadelphia speech; Why Sarah Palin lost
We look at the repercussions of President Biden's speech in Philadelphia attacking former President Trump and his rivals. Plus, why Sarah Palin lost the special election for the Alaska House seat.
Facing burnout, many faith leaders are leaving their ministries
by Scott Simon
Burnout is affecting faith leaders, many of whom are choosing to leave their ministries. NPR's Scott Simon talks with former pastor Eric Atcheson about the reasons he quit a job he once loved.
The latest effort to revive the Iran nuclear deal
by Michele Kelemen
New developments emerged this week in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over reviving the nuclear weapons agreement abandoned by the Trump administration.