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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Some parents are reconsidering the safety of sleepaway camps after Camp Mystic deaths
Sleepover camps are seen as an American tradition. But the deaths of so many children at Camp Mystic during the Texas floods have led some parents to question the safety of the camps.
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Rising maternal mortality is fuelling distrust in the medical establishment in Georgia
Maternal mortality rates are rising, especially for Black women. In one community in Georgia, some women say they are losing trust in doctors and hospitals.
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In the West Virginia mountains, a radio station is caught in the funding cut crossfire
Allegheny Mountain Radio, a network of three community stations, is not an NPR member station. But it will get caught in the crossfire of funding cuts.
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Adam Aleksic discusses 'Algospeak' and how social media is changing how we talk
NPR's Adrian Ma talks to Adam Aleksic about his new book, "Algospeak," which looks at how algorithms and online creators are affeting the way people speak offline.
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An invasive species of algae could be behind rising mercury levels in the food chain
Researchers are looking at an invasive species of algae along the Atlantic coast as a possible reason for mercury in the food chain.
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It's not a major election year, but political ads are everywhere
If it feels like there is an influx of political ads right now, it's because there are. We look at why the ads are everywhere and who is paying for them.
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Transatlantic security specialist discusses Trump's shift in policy towards Ukraine
NPR's Adrian Ma talks to former top defense official Jim Townsend about the significance of President Trump's new agreement to send weapons to Ukraine.
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Trump firing the Federal Reserve Chair would upend its long tradition of independence
NPR's Adrian Ma talks to UT-Austin economic historian Carola Binder about why the Federal Reserve is independent and why that matters.
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A documentary follows the first openly trans person to argue before the Supreme Court
NPR's Adrian Ma talks with ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio about being the first openly trans person to argue before the Supreme Court. He's profiled in the new documentary, "Heightened Scrutiny."
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To ward off pesky mosquitoes this summer, use the three D's — drain, dress, defend
We look at the best ways to prevent mosquito bites and how small steps can make a big difference during mosquito season.
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Why Trump has championed the vaping industry
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to Nicholas Florko from The Atlantic about President Trump's support for the vaping industry, which contradicts his stance during his first administration.
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Texas legislature to address flood relief — and redrawing the state's congressional map
The Texas legislature meets on Monday to focus on disaster relief after the deadly floods, but it's also considering President Trump's request to redraw the lines of Congressional districts.