Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
Episodes
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Sunday Puzzle: Sounds like a TV show...
Listener Dan Hyman plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Elissa Nadworny.
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Politics chat: Biden and G7 discuss Ukraine; abortion rights and gun control bills
Domestic issues like abortion and guns have followed President Biden abroad, where he's meeting with G7 and NATO leaders.
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Countries in the Horn of Africa are experiencing the worst drought in 40 years
Hunger and drought are overwhelming the Horn of Africa again, threatening a humanitarian catastrophe and a warning from aid agencies of an "explosion of child deaths."
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New federal standards aim to make manufactured homes more efficient
The Energy Department recently updated efficiency rules for manufactured homes. Energy efficiency advocates wanted higher standards while the industry warns the rules will raise home prices.
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The once-quiet southwestern corner of Ukraine is now playing a key role in trade
An overlooked corner of Ukraine is quietly playing a critical role in the country's efforts to import and export goods. Russia is trying to cut it off.
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After years of interviews, Julie Beck has defined the 6 forces that fuel friendship
Atlantic editor Julie Beck is winding down "The Friendship Files," a years-long series of interviews with friends about their friendship. She talks to Ayesha Rascoe about what she's learned.
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Humans have 5 senses, but there's 'An Immense World' of experiences for animals
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Ed Yong about his new book, "An Immense World." Yong looks at how animals use their senses to perceive the world in a radically different way than humans.
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Sunday Puzzle: Spooky anagrams
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with VPM listener Kathleen Martin of Richmond, Va., and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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Politics chat: Biden struggles with inflation; Jan. 6 committee hearings continue
Inflation continues to challenge the Biden administration. Meanwhile, the select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues public hearings.
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Police in El Salvador have arrested over 36,000 people to curb gang violence
Ayesha Rascoe talks with Amnesty International's Arjun Chaudhuri about the state of emergency in El Salvador which has led to mass arrests of civilians.
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People who drive for a living question profitability with the surge in gas prices
Ayesha Rascoe asks Dennis Briggs how inflationary pressures such as higher gas prices are affecting his Pittsburgh transportation business.
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Inaccurate pulse oximeter measurements delayed COVID treatment for people of color
Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Ashraf Fawzy about a study that shows how inaccurate measurements by pulse oximeters lead to delays in COVID treatment for people of color.