Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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Director R.J. Cutler on his documentary series 'Murf the Surf'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to R.J. Cutler, director of a new documentary series "Murf the Surf: Jewels, Jesus, and Mayham in the USA," about the surfing star who turned to crime.
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People with lower incomes have longer wait times for services, according to a study
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Ohio State researcher Katie Vinopal about a new study indicating that people with low incomes wait longer for services, on an average day, than those who have higher incomes.
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Volunteers are trying to get books into the L.A. County Jail, which has no library
A volunteer effort is under way to get books into the Los Angeles County Jail, which has no library. Research shows reading helps lower recidivism rates.
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Deadly storms in New Zealand are forcing the country to reckon with climate change
Deadly storms in New Zealand have the prime minister calling for changes to deal with a changing climate.
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Is the deadly fungi pandemic in 'The Last Of Us' actually possible?
In HBO's hit show "The Last Of Us," the world has been devastated by a pandemic caused by a deadly fungus. Is that even possible?
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Fan letters sent to 'Spider-Man' Peter Parker's address are now on display at a museum
Peter Parker was given a real address in one issue of the "Spider-Man" comic. Over the years, fans have sent letters to the Queens, N.Y., address and now some are on display at a museum.
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James Alexander of the Bar-Kays on 50 years of the concert documentary 'Wattstax'
The concert documentary "Wattstax" was released 50 years ago this month. It featured Stax Records' entire roster at the time. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to James Alexander of the Bar-Kays.
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A woman in El Paso is trying to unite migrants with the pets they had to leave behind
Some migrants who traveled thousands of miles to the U.S-Mexico border brought their dogs but had to give them up after crossing. A woman in El Paso is working to reunite animals and owners.
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All eyes will be on Beyoncé at tonight's Grammy Awards
Tonight's Grammy Awards may be big for Beyoncé and her album "Renaissance." The new artist category is also one to watch with bluegrass, jazz and hip-hop - even a rock band from Italy.
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Sadeqa Johnson on her novel 'The House of Eve'
The lives of two Black women in the 1950s intersect over pregnancy and adoption. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Sadeqa Johnson about her novel, "The House of Eve."
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Actress Lily Tomlin on the new film '80 for Brady'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with actress Lily Tomlin. Tomlin stars in the new film "80 for Brady" which follows four friends as they travel to see Tom Brady play in the 2017 Super Bowl.
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People in Jerusalem are mourning after a recent shooting outside a synagogue
Mourners and the family of the gunman look back on the recent shooting outside a Jerusalem synagogue.