Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
Episodes
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Fact-check: South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace's statements on the Trump trials
We add context to answers given by Representative Nancy Mace's interview on the Trump trials.
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Why 911 emergency systems in 3 states went dead earlier this month
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with cyber security specialist Ram Dantu about disruptions earlier this month to 9-1-1 systems in Nevada, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
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As Israel threatens to move into Rafah, Hamas releases video of two hostages
As Israel threatens to move on Rafah, Hamas is also adding pressure with the release of a video of two of its hostages. One is an American.
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What to know about the ongoing feud in rap involving Drake, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks New York Magazine writer Tirhakah Love about the ongoing feud between Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and other rappers.
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Chanel Miller's new children's novel follows lost socks in New York City
Chanel Miller talks about her new book for children, "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." Set in New York City, it's about a little girl and her friend who reunite people with their lost socks.
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Tennesse's law restricting drag performances was struck down by a judge a year ago
The Tennessee drag law that was struck down last year was written so broadly that it would have forbidden any public performance where actors impersonate someone of another gender.
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Do early campaign ads really make a difference in the presidential election?
The two major party presidential candidates are very well known, but millions of dollars are still being spent on ads to try to persuade voters. (Story first aired on Morning Edition on April 18.)
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'Persepolis' author releases a new graphic novel on Iran's women's protests
Marjane Satrapi, author of "Persepolis," collaborates with others on a new graphic novel about Iran's "Women, Life, Freedom" protest movement.
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What Iran hoped to achieve with its retaliatory strikes on Israel
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Ali Vaez of the International Crisis Group about Iran's objectives in launching what Tehran said was a retaliatory drone and missile strike against Israel.
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How Israel is likely to respond to overnight strikes by Iran
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with the Brookings Institution's Natan Sachs about how Israel's possible responses to the overnight attack by hundreds of Iranian drones and missiles.
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Maggie Rogers on her new album, songwriting, and religious studies
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers about friendships, divinity studies, and the music from her new album, "Don't Forget Me."
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David and Nathen Zellner on their absurdist film 'Sasquatch Sunset'
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with David and Nathen Zellner about their new, absurd film "Sasquatch Sunset," which is about a family of sasquatches.