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Politics What to know about the threats to fire federal workers amid the government shutdown The White House is using the government shutdown to push aggressive plans to further cut the federal workforce and control spending. Scott Simon
National Remembering Tuskegee Airman George Hardy, who died last week at 100 years old One of the last surviving combat veterans of the Tuskegee Airmen, George Hardy died last week aged 100. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Leon Butler Jr. from the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. about his legacy. Scott Simon
National Retired U.S. diplomat George Kent talks about his cross-country cycling for Ukraine Following his retirement, former U.S. Ambassador George Kent cycled across the U.S. to raise awareness and money for the Ukrainian war effort. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Kent about his journey. Scott Simon
Sports Saturday Sports: Baseball playoffs begin; a look ahead at the NFL season NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant talk about the Major League Baseball Playoffs, which include the Los Angeles Dodgers as they attempt to repeat as champions. Scott Simon
Politics How Mormon Women for Ethical Government helped redistrict Utah's congressional seats A Utah court has ordered lawmakers to redraw their congressional districts, which could help Democrats in the midterm elections. The influential Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the groups that forced the order. Saige Miller
Politics Week in Politics: Government shutdown; 'armed conflict' with cartels We look at where the willingness among Democrats and Republicans is to end the government shutdown, as well as U.S. strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean. Scott Simon
Latin America As U.S. pressure mounts, Venezuela's foreign 'hostages' face growing uncertainty Dozens of foreign nationals are locked up in Venezuelan prisons, accused of crimes they may not have committed. As the U.S. ramps up pressure on Caracas, families fear for their loved ones stuck there. Manuel Rueda
Politics Legal experts condemn Apple bowing to White House's request to remove ICE tracking app It's the latest example of tech giants bowing to pressure from the Trump administration. Legal experts say the developer of the app has free speech rights that may have been violated. Bobby Allyn
Friday Evening Headlines National historic sites close in WA due to federal shutdown, Harrell and Wilson debate, and it's an event-palooza in Seattle this weekend. Paige Browning
Politics Rep. Jayapal laments 'terrible choice' between shutdown, looming health care cuts in WA Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) said Friday that her party faces a "terrible choice" between forcing the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 or allowing Republican-backed cuts to health benefits to take effect. Amy Radil