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The infrastructure bill moving through Congress includes billions to replace lead pipes. In Flint, Mich., NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with residents on how governments can tackle a water crisis equitably.

Many Afghans who have come to the U.S. through the Special Immigrant Visa program are educated and skilled, yet they end up in low wage jobs — a missed opportunity for both workers and employers.

A submarine deal between the U.S., U.K. and Australia counters China but has infuriated France, which had its own deal to sell subs canceled and is wary of U.S. aims.

The singer-songwriter, renowned for his hushed work, looked to his surroundings for inspiration on his new album, Local Valley.

Hendrick Hertzberg of the New Yorker magazine reviews the week's news.

Scott talks with comedian Jonathan Winters about his life and career. PBS recently produced a special tribute to the comedian called Jonathan Winters: On The Loose.

Tomorrow, Pope John Paul the Second will perform a beatification ceremony that will put two former popes one step away from sainthood. The are John the 23rd and Pius the 9th. Scott speaks with NPR's Sylvia Poggioli.

The racehorse Zippy Chippy holds the worst record for a racehorse in America. He has even lost to a human. His owner finally retired him after 100 career losses.

Scott with some thoughts about procreating robots.

Last night Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo gave his final state of the nation address to the Mexican people. NPR's Gerry Hadden reports.

The U.S. government's spy satellites are not so secret, thanks to one satellite hobbyst. Scott speaks with Ted Moltzan, who predicted the exact angle of the latest spy satellite crossing the equator at 68 degrees inclination.

Scott speaks with Weekend Edition's entertainment critic Elvis Mitchell about wedding movies.