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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Remembering Wrestler Rocky Johnson
Professional wrestler Rocky Johnson died last week at the age of 75. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro discusses his legacy with Alfred Konuwa, who writes about wrestling for Forbes.
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What's Next For Harry And Meghan
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are getting what they want: a step back from royal life. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with the BBC's Jonny Dymond about the deal they've agreed to.
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What Young Iraqis Want For U.S. Troops
The Iraqi government has called for U.S. troops to leave, but many young Iraqis would like them to stay. They want good relations with both the U.S. and their big neighbor, Iran.
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Isabel Allende On 'A Long Petal Of The Sea'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Isabel Allende about her latest book, a sweeping historical novel titled A Long Petal of the Sea.
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Australia's Massive Fires Threaten To Slow Decades-Long Economic Boom
Australia hasn't had a recession in nearly 30 years, an impressive track record for an industrialized county. But the fires threaten two pillars of the country's economy.
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Sunday Puzzle: Short A's
Listener Molly Moss of Shutesbury, Mass., plays the puzzle with puzzle master Will Shortz and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
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'Toss A Coin To Your Witcher' Inspires Remixes And Covers
"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" is a song from the Netflix series The Witcher that has inspired enthusiastic remixes and covers. Kathryn VanArendonk, Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli discuss.
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Protests In Iran After Government Says It Shot Down Plane
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Abas Aslani, editor-in-chief of the Iran Front Page, about reaction in Iran to the military's admission that it accidentally shot down a passenger plane there.
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Remains Of Ancient Female Fighters Discovered
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Adrienne Mayor of Stanford University if the discovery of women buried with arrowheads, spears, and horse-riding gear in Western Russia means Amazons are real.
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Sunday Puzzle: Supermarket Wordplay
Listener Kathleen McAuliffe plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Sarah McCammon.
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The Australian Wildfires' Devastating Impact On Wildlife
Dr. Gundi Rhoades is a veterinarian in New South Wales who's been dealing with tragic numbers of dying livestock and wild animals from the wildfires in Australia. She talks with NPR's Sarah McCammon.
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How To Like Jazz, For The Uninitiated
Want to start the new year with some new music? Weekend Edition has you covered with a new genre every week this month.