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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A new book applies advice from Renaissance-era nuns to modern life
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to scholars Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita about their new book on nuns, "Convent Wisdom," and what we can learn from them.
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Michelin chef in Brittany champions sustainable seafood
A Michelin-star chef in Brittany is showing a way to help save global fish stocks one diner at a time.
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Social divisions are making Americans feel stressed and lonely
A new survey asked adults about social divisions. Those who found them to be a significant source of stress were more likely to say they felt isolated and left out than others.
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The US will stop making pennies next year. Cash-only businesses are already affected
Penny production will stop next year. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Wake Forest Economics Professor Robert Whaples about the penny shortage already hitting some businesses.
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Trump is making diplomatic efforts to end Sudan's civil war. What's at stake?
The Trump administration is pushing for a ceasefire in Sudan. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sudan scholar, Alex de Waal, about the challenges in bringing an end to the conflict.
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New Jersey and Virginia's races will be powered by the soaring cost of electricity
New Jersey and Virginia have seen double-digit electricity rate hikes in the last year as voters in those states prepare to choose new governors.
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'Ghost jobs' are everywhere — here's how to avoid falling for them
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks UVA cybersecurity expert Chris Maurer about job offer scams and an increasing number of postings from legitimate companies that they do not fill.
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SNAP benefits have now been halted. Food banks across the country are stepping up
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Elizabeth Keever of Harvesters Community Food Network about the break in SNAP benefits and its effect on food banks.
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California voters weigh in on redrawing the state's Congressional map
Voters in California are weighing whether to allow Democratic state leaders to redraw the state's Congressional map to offset Republicans' redraw in Texas.
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Journalist Lynsey Addario discusses her documentary 'Love+War'
The documentary "Love+War" follows photojournalist Lynsey Addario as she captures war across the world. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Addario about the balance between her work and life.
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Meet the Norwegian Olympic superstar who trains in the quiet anonymity of Utah
Winter Olympic athlete Johannes Klaebo of Norway is a superstar in Europe who trains in the U.S. in part to escape fame.
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A Chicago music subculture is taking off... in London
Recently, the godfather of a music and dance genre known as Chicago Footwork came to London. But why are British fans so keen on this fast-paced American subculture?