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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.
Tillerson Talks Tough On North Korea During Asia Trip
by Elise Hu
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said during his visit to South Korea "all options are on the table" when it comes to dealing with North Korea. On Saturday, Tillerson met with Chinese officials.
Jo Lampert Takes On Joan Of Arc
by Elizabeth Blair
New York artist Jo Lampert just landed her first major role: Joan in David Byrne's new rock opera based on Joan of Arc. With her androgynous appearance and bluesy voice, Lampert seems like a good fit.
North Korea's Weapons: What It Has, What It Wants
The threat of North Korea's growing nuclear capability is in the spotlight. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Robert Litwak of the Woodrow Wilson Center about exactly what those nuclear capabilities are.
Chronicling Ernest Hemingway's Relationship With The Soviets
CIA archivist Nicholas Reynolds discusses his new book, Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy: Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures. It describes Hemingway's relationship with Soviet intelligence.
Teen Drug Use Is Declining, But Why?
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dr. Wilson Compton of the National Institute on Drug Abuse about a new study that found the use of illicit substances dropped among teens last year.
How The U.S. And Russia Compare In Cybercapabilities
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Susan Hennessey of the blog Lawfare at the Brookings Institution about Russian cyberattacks and how U.S. officials have responded.
Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro On Russian Election Meddling
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro about his role on the House Intelligence Committee, which will hold a hearing Monday on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election.
Trump's Budget And The Mississippi Delta's Economy
Scott Simon talks to Chris Masingill of the Delta Regional Authority, an agency that promotes the economy of the Mississippi Delta's eight states. It would be eliminated under Trump's budget proposal.
The Sorry State Of South Carolina's Roads
by Alexandra Olgin
The country's roadways are crumbling and transportation officials say they need plenty of money to fix what's broken. But there's not a lot of enthusiasm for dedicating money or raising taxes.
USA Gymnastics Head Pressured To Resign Over Sexual Abuse Scandal
Scott Simon talks with Marisa Kwiatkowski of The Indianapolis Star, one of the reporters who broke the story of a sexual abuse scandal involving a doctor for USA Gymnastics.
Trump Wooing Members Of Congress To Support Health Care Bill
by Tamara Keith
President Trump is personally making a pitch for the the new Republican health care bill. He and his administration are actively meeting with members of Congress.
Saturday Sports: March Madness, World Baseball Classic
Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about basketball's March Madness and baseball's only international presence, the World Baseball Classic.