Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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Episodes
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It's breeding season for the world's heaviest parrot
New Zealand's endangered kakapo has a unique breeding cycle. Now, for the first time in four years, the parrots are in the mood.
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The latest from Minnesota after Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act
Governor Tim Walz has readied the state National Guard to help law enforcement as protests continue across Minneapolis. President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act.
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The January 6 pipe bomb suspect is covered by Trump's pardon, lawyer says
A lawyer for the man charged with planting bombs at the Democratic and Republican party offices the night before the January 6th riot says his client is covered by President Trump's pardon last year.
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India's voter verification drive is drawing criticism — from its own election workers
Ahead of India's state elections in March, officials responsible for voter verification report long hours and tight deadlines.
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Politics chat: Trump issues tariffs to pressure Greenland ahead of Davos forum
President Trump announced fresh tariffs on European countries to pressure them on his desire to acquire Greenland. He travels to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week where tensions may be high.
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U.S. Senators wrap up Denmark trip as Trump steps up his Greenland pressure campaign
U.S. senators are in Denmark this weekend to meet with officials, as President Trump announces tariffs against NATO members to pressure them over his designs on Greenland.
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Australian folk band The Paper Kites discuss their new song
The Australian folk band The Paper Kites has a new song called "When The Lavender Blooms." It offers some advice about how to appreciate the present moment.
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Violet Feng discusses her documentary about single men seeking love in China
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to filmmaker Violet Feng about The Dating Game, her new documentary about the challenges single men in China face as they attempt to find a romantic partner.
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What to expect from the College Football Playoff National Championship Game
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe gets a preview of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game from Holly Anderson of the podcast 'The Shutdown Fullcast.'
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How Iran's Revolutionary Guard is woven into the state's power structure
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Arash Azizi of Yale University about the role of the Revolutionary Guard in Iran.
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The latest in the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis
The latest developments from Minneapolis, where tension between residents and immigration agents is intensifying days after a deadly shooting by an ICE agent.
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The British Museum is hiring a treasure hunter to recover stolen artifacts
The British Museum is looking to hire a dedicated sleuth to help recover the Greek and Roman artifacts that were stolen from it more than two years ago.