Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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New president-elect's close ties to DeSantis worry some at Florida A&M University
The proposed new president of Florida A&M University has ties to Governor Ron DeSantis, and some alumni fear it's an effort to take control of the HBCU.
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5 years after the George Floyd movement, why the country feels so changed
In 2020, the murder of George Floyd spurred the Black Lives Matter movement. In the five years since, there's been a backlash against that same movement.
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How Trump's spending bill could impact the economy
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers about the possible economic impact of the GOP tax and spending bill that narrowly passed in the House.
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Giant data centers are taking over the U.S. — and angering local residents
There's controversy over a possible new data center in rural Davis, West Virginia. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with journalist Dan Parks.
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Politics chat: Trump gives commencement address at West Point, threatens more tariffs
President Trump gave the commencement address at West Point Saturday - while his administration's attacks on Harvard University continue.
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A new album tells the story of Mexican women incarcerated for killing abusive partners
A new album from a Mexican singer-songwriter gives voice to the stories of real women who were incarcerated for killing their abusive partners.
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Sunday Puzzle: Supermarket Brands
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMC listener Maureen Perrotte of Ravena, New York and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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Explosion outside Palm Springs reproductive health clinic kills 1, injures 4
An explosion outside a reproductive health clinic in Palm Springs, California killed one person and injured 4. Police say it appears to be an intentional act of violence.
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L.A. mayor Karen Bass discusses city's recovery efforts and progress after the fire
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass has taken a lot of criticism for problems plaguing her city. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Bass, who is dealing with budget cuts and the remains of the wildfires.
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North Carolina is celebrating its own Declaration of Independence
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, is celebrating its own Declaration of Independence claiming it was signed a year before all the American colonies split from British rule.
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Trump hosts dinner for holders of his memecoin
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Politico reporter Declan Harty about President Trump's memecoin, the dinner he is hosting for its holders and the ethical questions surrounding his crypto dealings.
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'Sinners' is the latest movie to have a post-credit scene
What is the deal with post-credit movie scenes? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Linda Holmes, host of the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, about why they exist and whether they really work.
