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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'One World' Concert Curated By Lady Gaga Raises Millions To Combat Coronavirus
A Lady Gaga-curated concert called "One World: Together At Home" raised almost $128 million Saturday night to help fight the pandemic. We take a moment to listen in.
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Kids Today Face Surging Rates Of Anxiety, Depression
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Kate Julian of The Atlantic about her new article exploring the causes of skyrocketing childhood anxiety.
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Netflix's 'Sergio' Chronicles Life Of U.N. Diplomat Killed In 2003
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with director Greg Barker about the new Netflix movie "Sergio." The charismatic United Nations diplomat Sergio Viera de Mello was killed in Iraq in 2003.
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Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For Earth Day
Climate change activists had planned protests for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But amid the pandemic, they'll be virtual. Many want responses to economic collapse to also tackle climate change.
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Sunday Puzzle: Easter Ladder
Keith Nathan of Bozeman, Mont., plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
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Wuhan's Breakfast Tradition Is Back As Coronavirus Lockdown Ends
After a 76-day lockdown, the city's reopening includes the return of its tradition of eating a medley of morning snacks.
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Coronavirus Quarantines: What It Means To Face Trauma In A Household of One
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to psychiatrist and loneliness expert Sue Varma about coping while self-isolating.
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A Song To Help Cope With The Coronavirus Pandemic
Lisa Davenport of Pembroke Pines, Fla., shares the song that's getting her through these times: "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley and the Wailers.
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A Mother Prepares Her Daughter For Working In Medicine Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
States are recruiting medical students and retired doctors to help fight COVID-19. Dr. Nan Cochran shares her advice and worries with her daughter, Josie Fisher, who is beginning her residency.
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Chinese Folk Music Meets Appalachian Tradition On 'Wu Fei And Abigail Washburn'
Each a virtuoso in their own right, longtime friends and Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn team up for a tradition-blending debut album of folk music.
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In 'Hidden Valley Road,' A Family's Journey Helps Shift The Science Of Mental Illness
Over the years, six of the Galvins' 12 children were diagnosed with schizophrenia. Robert Kolker, who has a new book on the family, says "there is a lot of hope and inspiration in this story."
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Drop The A And The B
Mary Springhorn of Bellingham, Wa., plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.