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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Politics chat: Trump's possible negotiating tactic, address to Congress
In one week, President Trump may have broken the Western Alliance and kick-started a nuclear arms race.
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Amazon's James Bond takeover is met with outrage by British fans of the spy franchise
News of Amazon's takeover of the 007 franchise has shaken and stirred James Bond fans in the secret agent's homeland of Britain.
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Germany votes for a new government with the alt-right on the rise
Germany goes to the polls in an election dominated by talk of the rise of the far right. Also on voters' minds are the economy, immigration, and relations with Donald Trump.
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LA's wildfire cleanup efforts struggle to meet Trump's deadline amid FEMA setbacks
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires left a vast amount of toxic debris. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Tony Briscoe, environmental reporter at The Los Angeles Times, about where the cleanup stands.
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Medical researchers brace for ripple effects from cuts in NIH funding
Medical researchers say the Trump administration's plan to reduce payments for indirect research costs will hamper the search for new cures. A visit to University of Maryland lab studying how viruses spread to illustrates the impact.
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Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz reflects on the legacy of the civil rights leader
Friday, February 21st marked the 60th anniversary of the death of civil rights leader Malcolm X. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe reflects on his legacy with his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz.
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Raccoon ate my homework: Kansas man wants the state to legalize raccoons as pets
One suburban Kansas resident is pressing state lawmakers to legalize raccoons as pets. He says they're smarter and friendlier than people give them credit for.
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Hezbollah to hold funeral for Hassan Nasrallah, assassinated by Israel in September
Hezbollah on Sunday holds a long-delayed funeral for leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut in November. The event is expected to be akin to a state funeral, marking the end of an era for the Iran-backed group.
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Two conservative events show how Trump has created a divide in the Republican Party
Two gatherings of conservative activists, one supportive of President Trump and the other opposed, show how he has remade the Republican Party.
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Why Ukrainians are skeptical of a ceasefire deal even after 3 years of war
It has been three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk about how Ukrainians feel about the ceasefire discussions that don't include them.
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Why consumers are not feeling optimistic about the economy, and what the data says
Fears of renewed inflation are weighing on people's economic mood. That could affect their spending and the broader economic outlook.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel for talks about post-war Gaza
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu amid questions over Gaza's future.