Weekend Edition Sunday

Episodes

• The Ukraine-Russia conflict appears to be entering a new phase

  Russia is preparing to launch another offensive, this time concentrating its attacks on the eastern part of Ukraine.

  Apr 10, 2022 at 6:07 am
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  Sunday Puzzle: W first and last, it's the law

  Eric Houston plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Ayesha Rascoe.

  Apr 10, 2022 at 5:10 am
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  Even with ties, Ukrainian families struggle to reach the United States

  Olena Kopchak, her husband and their 8-year-old daughter, Yana, are among the growing number of Ukrainians who are trying to make it to the United States — and confronting obstacles.

  Apr 10, 2022 at 2:00 am

• Alt.Latino's spring playlist explores music from Angola, Brazil, Cuba and more

  The Spring Playlist from NPR Music's Alt.Latino podcast features songs rooted in Angola, Brazil and Cuba.

  Apr 03, 2022 at 5:54 am

• Novel 'Four Treasures of the Sky' depicts the human toll of the Chinese Exclusion Act

  Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Jenny Tinghui Zhang about her new novel "Four Treasures of the Sky." Set in the late 1800s, it's about a Chinese girl who is kidnapped and brought to the U.S.

  Apr 03, 2022 at 5:49 am

• Pakistan plunges into political crisis after its parliament was dissolved

  Pakistan's parliament has been dissolved, setting the stage for elections after Prime Minister Imran Khan avoided a no-confidence motion.

  Apr 03, 2022 at 5:45 am

• Samuel L. Jackson is a 91-year-old solving crime in 'The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey'

  A 91 year-old man reclaims his memory to solve a crime in the new TV series, "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey." Ayesha Rascoe talks with star Samuel L. Jackson about it, and about his new Oscar.

  Apr 03, 2022 at 5:43 am

• The aftermath of Will Smith's slap illuminates the links of Black Hollywood

  What does it mean for the elite circle of Black actors, directors and producers in Hollywood when moments like Will Smith's slap at the Oscars happens?

  Apr 03, 2022 at 5:36 am

• Some Russians are are skirting website restrictions through VPNs. What are they?

  Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Andy Yen, founder and CEO of Proton VPN, about the jump in Russians using virtual private networks to access websites blocked by their government.

  Apr 03, 2022 at 5:01 am

• Tony Hawk plans to keep skateboarding 'Until the Wheels Fall Off'

  Ayesha Rascoe talks to skateboarding icon Tony Hawk about his new documentary, "Until the Wheels Fall Off." Hawk elevated his sport, but in middle age, it's become hard on his body.

  Apr 03, 2022 at 5:01 am

• Remembering Maksym Levin, a Ukrainian photojournalist killed in conflict

  We take a moment to remember Maksym Levin, a Ukrainian photojournalist whose body was found north of Kyiv.

  Apr 03, 2022 at 5:01 am

• Yeasayer's Anand Wilder releases debut 'I Don't Know My Words'

  NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Anand Wilder about his new album, "I Don't Know My Words."

  Mar 27, 2022 at 6:29 am