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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Some Wisconsin GOP Voters are backing Harris
In Wisconsin, some conservative voters voice their discontent with Republican nominee Donald Trump.
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How the gun lobby has influenced the 2024 election
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with journalist Stephen Gutowski of The Reload about the NRA and the influence of the gun lobby this election.
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Politics chat: Biden to host foreign leaders, Congress stalls on government funding
As the candidates vie for the Oval Office, President Biden continues working and Congress stalls on funding the government.
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Abortion opponents seek to block state amendments
In more than half the states where abortion rights are expected on the ballot in 2024, there are efforts to stop those amendments before they make it to voters this November.
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A year after UAW strike, autoworkers still worry about their future
A year ago today, Big 3 autoworkers walked off the job to fight for better wages and benefits. Now a year later, autoworkers remain concerned about the future of their industry.
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Alt.Latino celebrates Latino Heritage Month with a Tiny Desk takeover
NPR's Alt.Latino takes over the Tiny Desk concerts for the next four weeks in celebration of Latino Heritage Month.
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The Biden administration is under pressure to reach a ceasefire deal
President Biden has been talking about a ceasefire deal for Gaza all summer long. It's an important but elusive goal for his legacy, and for Vice President Harris' campaign, too.
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Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González has fled the country
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González widely recognized as the winner of July’s presidential election has fled the country for exile.
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Conservative political commentator Charlie Sykes says the race could go either way
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks conservative pundit Charlie Sykes about the state of the presidential race and where he thinks it is headed.
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Sunday Puzzle: Antonyms Attract
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with this week's winner, DJ Boyd of Northville, Michigan, and puzzle master Will Shortz.
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Mother of 14-year-old charged in Georgia shooting had warned school
The mother of the 14-year-old charged with killing four people at a Georgia high school reportedly called the school before the shootings, warning of an extreme emergency involving her son.
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Scientists may have found a new to see inside the body — and it involves Dorito's
A new study from Stanford University scientists may point to a delicious new way to see inside the body. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe tells us about the connection between Doritos and medical imaging.