Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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Africa's new space agency could help solve problems on the ground
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Nigerian space scientist Temidayo Oniosun about how the new African Space Agency could help make the continent more resilient to climate change and extreme weather.
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A father and son reflect on their conversations about race after George Floyd
Black parents tell their children about the dangers of racism with "the talk." What has it been like since George Floyd's murder? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ryan Ross and his son, Gavin.
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An ancient Hawaiian sport is making a comeback
There's an ancient tradition in Hawaii that involves riding a narrow, wooden sled down a mountain track. Some practitioners are reviving it.
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Joe Jonas discusses his new album and what being in love means to him
Joe Jonas' latest album is "Music for People Who Believe in Love." Jonas tell's NPR's Ayesha Rascoe that the songs span his journey to recover from heartbreak.
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A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway finally reopens to the public after fires
An 11-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway that has been closed to the public since the Palisades Fire has reopened. There's great anticipation — and some anxiety — from locals.
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New president-elect's close ties to DeSantis worry some at Florida A&M University
The proposed new president of Florida A&M University has ties to Governor Ron DeSantis, and some alumni fear it's an effort to take control of the HBCU.
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5 years after the George Floyd movement, why the country feels so changed
In 2020, the murder of George Floyd spurred the Black Lives Matter movement. In the five years since, there's been a backlash against that same movement.
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How Trump's spending bill could impact the economy
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers about the possible economic impact of the GOP tax and spending bill that narrowly passed in the House.
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Giant data centers are taking over the U.S. — and angering local residents
There's controversy over a possible new data center in rural Davis, West Virginia. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with journalist Dan Parks.
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Politics chat: Trump gives commencement address at West Point, threatens more tariffs
President Trump gave the commencement address at West Point Saturday - while his administration's attacks on Harvard University continue.
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A new album tells the story of Mexican women incarcerated for killing abusive partners
A new album from a Mexican singer-songwriter gives voice to the stories of real women who were incarcerated for killing their abusive partners.
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Sunday Puzzle: Supermarket Brands
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMC listener Maureen Perrotte of Ravena, New York and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
