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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Why the '996' schedule is capturing the interest of Silicon Valley leadership
The "996" schedule is 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week and it's captivated Silicon Valley tech leaders. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with academic Margaret O'Mara about this workplace trend.
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Humans and dogs compete for glory at the World Championships of Dry Land Mushing
It's dirt trails, not snow, at the World Championships of Dry Land Mushing. Humans and canines race for the top prize at the championships, held for the first time in the United States.
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Politics chat: East Wing demolition, sanctions on Russia, redistricting
President Trump visits Asia this week to work on trade deals with allies and to try pushing a deal with China.
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High courts aren't writing opinions on crucial judgments. Lower courts are confused
NPR's Ayesha Racoe speaks with Yale Law School professor William Eskridge about confusion in the lower courts on many hot-button issues and the lack of direction from the Supreme Court.
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CNN journalist Abby Phillip discusses her new book about the rise of Jesse Jackson
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to CNN's Abby Phillip about her new book on the rise of Black politician and activist Jesse Jackson. It's called "A Dream Deferred."
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How the craft flour movement could be a boon to farmers and Indian Country
As U.S. wheat farmers face painful losses in the global market due to President Trump's policies, one domestic flour mill on a reservation in Oregon is expanding its production twelvefold.
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Israel carries out its first airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire
The Israeli military has carried out its first airstrikes in Gaza since a ceasefire began more than a week ago after accusing Hamas of attacking Israeli troops.
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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after growing pressure over Epstein links
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to author, Catherine Mayer, about the significance of Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles after Jeffrey Epstein allegations against him refuse to fade.
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Why the numbers 6-7 are driving math teachers up the wall
You may have heard kids say "six, seven". We unpack what's behind the latest slang making waves in playgrounds and online.
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A typhoon is forcing Native Alaskans to evacuate and lose the only land they've known
The remnants of a typhoon have forced over a thousand people to evacuate from rural villages in Western Alaska. Many of those leaving are Alaska Native people with generations-long connections to the land.
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Earthworm magnetic navigation Earthworms may offer clues into magnetic navigation
Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 15, 2025.)
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Politics chat: No Kings protests across the U.S., Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
Crowds of protestors gathered in cities and towns across the nation on Saturday to protest against President Trump. And there is no sign of a breakthrough to end the government shutdown.
