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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How is the supply chain faring with Trump's economy policy?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks trade and commerce attorney Jonathan Todd what he expects to hear at a 3-day gathering of supply chain professionals in Orlando, Fla. starting today.
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Celebrated Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte plays at Madison Square Garden for the first time
Celebrated Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte played at Madison Square Garden last week. It was their first show there, and their fans, many of them among immigrant communities, showed up to celebrate.
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How cuts to the nation's main mental health agency could impact Americans
The nation's main mental health agency is being dissolved, and folded into a new federal health agency. Some lawmakers and health care providers are concerned about the impacts.
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Months after deportation, dozens of Venezuelan migrants are still locked inside a Salvadoran prison
Nearly three months after their deportation, dozens of Venezuelan migrants are still locked inside a Salvadoran supermax—accused of gang ties, but cut off from their families and lawyers - and their loved ones are demanding answers.
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Twin sisters uncover a huge mystery about their mother's death in 'The Catch'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Yrsa Daley-Ward about her novel, "The Catch." It follows twin sisters who discover their long dead mother might be ... alive.
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Federal tax credits for solar energy could be eliminated, what are the impacts?
The GOP tax and spending bill would eliminate federal tax credits for solar and other clean energy. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Doug Lewin, host of the Energy Capital Podcast, about the impact.
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Why Tesla Cybertrucks drop sharply in value over time compared to other EVs
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Business Insider reporter Ana Altchek about the Tesla Cybertruck, which appears to depreciate significantly compared to other electric vehicles.
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Africa's new space agency could help solve problems on the ground
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Nigerian space scientist Temidayo Oniosun about how the new African Space Agency could help make the continent more resilient to climate change and extreme weather.
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A father and son reflect on their conversations about race after George Floyd
Black parents tell their children about the dangers of racism with "the talk." What has it been like since George Floyd's murder? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ryan Ross and his son, Gavin.
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An ancient Hawaiian sport is making a comeback
There's an ancient tradition in Hawaii that involves riding a narrow, wooden sled down a mountain track. Some practitioners are reviving it.
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Joe Jonas discusses his new album and what being in love means to him
Joe Jonas' latest album is "Music for People Who Believe in Love." Jonas tell's NPR's Ayesha Rascoe that the songs span his journey to recover from heartbreak.
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A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway finally reopens to the public after fires
An 11-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway that has been closed to the public since the Palisades Fire has reopened. There's great anticipation — and some anxiety — from locals.