Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
Episodes
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What Khartoum's takeover by the military means for Sudan's humanitarian crisis
NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to Nisrin Elamin from the University of Toronto about the significance of Sudan's army recapturing its capital and the country's humanitarian crisis.
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Richard Kind on emceeing 'Everybody's Live with John Mulaney'
NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with actor Richard Kind about his "role" as a talk show sidekick on the Netflix show "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney."
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Turned away at the U.S. border, Latin American migrants are going home via Panama
Many Latin American migrants unable to get into the US are now returning to their countries. Many of them will have to go back through Panama. But is Panama ready for this reverse migration?
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A retired executive shares 10 years' worth of his colleagues' verbal gaffes
A former Ford Motor Company executive kept track of his colleagues' verbal flubs for years. NPR's Eyder Peralta talks with the now-retired Mike O'Brien about his favorite malaprops.
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Trump is set to announce more tariffs. Data shows Americans are footing the cost
President Trump is set to announce new tariffs on a range of countries. We take a closer look at who actually pays for them.
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After Trump's rift with NATO, Asian leaders wonder if they're next
After President Trump's about-face with NATO partners, some in Asia are wondering if they're next. NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks to Tomohiko Taniguchi, a former advisor to Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe.
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A month since Israel's total blockade in Gaza, U.N. officials are sounding the alarm
Aid groups warn their warehouses are close to empty as the Israeli blockade enters its second month.
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New bats help the New York Yankees set a franchise record of nine home runs in a game
Last night, the New York Yankees set a franchise record by scoring nine home runs in a single game. The team is using new, custom bats, and yes, they are legal.
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The FDA will lose 3,500 jobs as part of the HHS cuts. How will this impact you?
10,000 jobs will be cut at the Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the Food and Drug Administration. How will this affect the safety of prescription drugs and medical devices?
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Shakira's message of empowerment draws crowds to 7 sold-out shows in Mexico City
Fans of Shakira are flocking to Mexico City, where the pop superstar has played record-breaking, sold-out concerts. Why is Shakira's appeal so strong with them?
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Democrats far out-raise Republicans in Florida's special elections but are likely to lose
Two special elections to replace GOP congressmen tapped to serve in the Trump Administration are on Tuesday. Democrats have out-raised the Republican candidates in both red districts.
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Politics chat: Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik nomination, special elections coming up
A thin GOP House majority keeps Rep. Elise Stefanik from joining the Trump administration, Elon Musk's involvement in Wisconsin's special election, and fallout from the Signal app scandal.
