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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Northeast Expects Tropical Storm Henri To Be One Of The Worst Storms In 30 Years
Tropical Storm Henri makes landfall on the upper Northeast coast today.
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Sunday Puzzle: Connect The Words
Listener Martha Hasting plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Susan Davis.
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The 42 Million Americans Who Receive SNAP Benefits Are Set To Get $36 More A Month
Susan Davis speaks to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about the new increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.
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In Iceland, Elf School Is In Session
Mythical elves often called the "hidden people" are a key part of Iceland's folklore.
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How Aid Efforts Are Going In Haiti After Earthquake
Tamara Keith speaks to aid worker Margarett Lubin about Saturday's earthquake in Haiti.
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The Death Toll Rises Above 700 In Haiti Earthquake Aftermath
The search for people continues after yesterday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Thousands of houses have been damaged or destroyed, as well as schools, hospitals and churches.
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Republican Texas Congressman Michael McCaul Criticizes Troop Withdrawal
One of the most outspoken critics of the withdrawal is Michael McCaul of Texas.
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What Happens To Security Now Afghanistan's President Has Left The Country?
Audie Cornish speaks to senior police official Col. Naweed Kawusi about the reported departure of President Ashraf Ghani and what the means for the security situation.
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Republican Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger Comments On Afghanistan
Adam Kinzinger is a republican who represents Illinois in the U.S. House.
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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani Has Left The Country
Afghan officials told the Associated Press that President Ashraf Ghani left the country, and the Taliban said they will move further into Kabul.
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Former U.S. And UN Official Urges U.S. To Prevent Atrocities In Afghanistan
Rina Amiri is a former U.S. and UN, official who has been involved in Afghanistan policy over the last two decades.
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U.S. Embassy Staff Evacuated From Kabul
Helicopters are removing U.S. staff from the embassy as the Taliban circle Kabul.