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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Tips to deal with cicada song, for those with sensory issues
Cicadas make noise — and it can be difficult for children with autism and others with sensory issues to deal with. Educators, parents and scientists give some ideas for coping with the cacophony.
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Supreme Court blocks opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma that shielded Sacklers
We look at the Supreme Court decision to throw out a multi-billion dollar bankruptcy deal involving the makers of Oxycontin, that would've shielded the owners of Purdue Pharma from civil lawsuits.
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The Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail offers an immersive nature experience
Snorkeling is not just for coral reefs. There's a lot of beauty in Appalachian mountain streams, along the Blue Ridge Snorkel trail. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on June 27, 2024.)
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Sudan is on the brink of famine after a year of civil war
International aid organizations say Sudan is at risk of famine. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Alan Boswell from the International Crisis Group about the impact of the country’s civil war.
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Why local governments across the U.S. are racing to announce new sports stadiums
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with AP reporter David Lieb about why local governments are so eager to spend public money on pricey sports stadiums.
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Geothermal energy, a lesser known form of clean energy scored a big win this week
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Jesse Jenkins of Princeton University about enhanced geothermal energy, a clean, renewable power source that is being tested on a large scale.
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Horror film icons get starts on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Some horror greats will be added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year: "Halloween" director John Carpenter and actor Robert Englund - famous for playing Freddy Krueger.
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This summer's music charts are dominated by pop girl underdogs
We look at the songs from fresh, female artists that are making this summer's best bops.
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The lab grown diamond market is taking over wedding season
It's wedding season, and for some people that means diamonds, and increasingly, lab grown diamonds. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with diamond industry analyst Paul Zimnisky about the diamond market.
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A pioneering African-American TV reporter finally gets his due with new biography
Mal Goode was first African-American reporter for a major American TV news network. A new biography of the pioneering broadcaster is finally getting Goode the recognition he deserves.
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'Emergency Quarters' are for pay phones (remember those?) in a new book by ‘90s kids
Ernesto's mom gives him a quarter every morning. "For emergencies," she says. "If you need me, look for a pay phone." Hey, it was the '90s! But how will Ernesto spend his Emergency Quarters?
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Politics chat: Biden deals with fallout from debate
We take a look at the fallout from Thursday night's CNN Presidential Debate, especially for President Biden, whose performance was seen as worrisome to some.
