Weekend Edition Sunday

Episodes

• The Crowdstrike outage disrupted many industries. Hospitals were especially vulnerable

  We look at how the CrowdStrike update, which caused a major comms outage for airlines and banks, affected hospitals.

  Jul 21, 2024 at 5:02 am

• A political analyst explains what's next for the presidential race

  NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with political pundit Charlie Sykes about his take on the state of the presidential race, now between conventions.

  Jul 21, 2024 at 5:02 am

• J.D. Vance pledged to address addiction. Patients at a nearby clinic hope he's serious

  Just a few miles away where the GOP vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance spoke at the convention in Milwaukee about the tragedy of addiction, people at a health clinic hope for more than promises.

  Jul 21, 2024 at 5:02 am

• How to keep cool while saving energy (and money)

  NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Stefano Schiavon, a professor at University of California, Berkeley, on the benefits of using fans in conjunction with air conditioners.

  Jul 21, 2024 at 5:02 am

• Trump addresses his first rally since the assassination attempt

  We look at former president Donald Trump's rally in Michigan - the first one since the assassination attempt on him and the first one with his new running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance.

  Jul 21, 2024 at 5:02 am

• Women in Ukraine are taking over traditionally male-dominated work as the war goes on

  A program in Ukraine trains women to drive buses and large trucks — jobs typically dominated by men. But the ongoing conflict with Russia is reshaping Ukraine's economy, its job market and who is available to work.

  Jul 21, 2024 at 5:02 am

• Former FBI agent breaks down the investigation into the shooting at former President Trump

  NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with former FBI agent, Kenneth Gray, about the bureau’s investigation into the assassination attempt on Former President Donald Trump.

  Jul 14, 2024 at 6:27 am

• Unpacking the political moment of the shooting at former President Trump

  We look at the political fallout resulting from the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

  Jul 14, 2024 at 6:27 am

• The RNC will proceed as planned as Republican members of caucus respond to the news

  NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about yesterday's assassination attempt at former president Donald Trump's campaign rally.

  Jul 14, 2024 at 5:09 am

• The music industry is coming for AI

  A new lawsuit filed by record labels Universal, Sony and Warner says their catalogs have been ripped off by two AI music generators. But there’s a twist: It’s not clear the courts are on their side.

  Jul 14, 2024 at 5:09 am

• Former President Donald Trump is safe after an assassination attempt at his rally

  The political landscape changed with a shooting at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening leaving Americans waking up Sunday with more questions than answers.

  Jul 14, 2024 at 5:09 am

• Butler County, where Trump was holding his rally, is a stronghold for his campaign

  Last night, former President Trump was shot during a rally in Butler, Pa. The area, north of Pittsburgh, is known for it's strong support for Trump.

  Jul 14, 2024 at 5:09 am