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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In 'Idle Grounds', an idyllic summer with cousins takes a mysterious turn
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to author Krystelle Bamford about her new novel, "Idle Grounds," which tells the story of young cousins facing grownup truths.
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Canada, Mexico and China are set to respond to Trump's announcement of tariffs
As President Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on Saturday night, we look at how those countries might respond.
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Pop-up health events in LA assist wildfire evacuees with medical needs
People displaced by the LA wildfires found themselves needing help with basic health care — like getting medications lost in the fires. In El Monte, a pop-up health event provided some assistance.
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North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine appear to have pulled back
Ukrainian soldiers have been saying for weeks that North Korean troops have been fighting alongside Russians. But it looks like those troops might be pulling back now.
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A stampede at India's largest Hindu religious gathering raises security questions
A deadly stampede at a Hindu festival in India is causing many to wonder how to effectively manage massive events.
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Understnading the law at the heart of confusion over Trump's federal funding freeze
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladeck about the constitutional issues raised by the Trump administration's efforts to pause federal loans and grants last week.
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A new wave of talent will take the spotlight at the Grammy Awards
The 67th annual Grammy Awards take place Sunday evening, featuring performances by a new generation of pop stars, and a somber tone in light of the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
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A cure for winter doldrums? Making the most of cozy season
We're over a month into winter, and many people are trying to chase the winter blahs away. We have some suggestions from our 2-person NPR Cozy Culture Crew.
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Virginia Feito discusses her darkly funny new novel 'Victorian Psycho'
Virginia Feito gets inside the twisted, bloodthirsty, and often comical head of a killer-posing-as-a-governess in the new book "Victorian Psycho."
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Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada; retaliation expected
President Trump followed through on his threat to impose steep new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. But he pushed back the effective date until Tuesday.
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Week in politics: Trump's confusing funding freeze for federal workers
We look at a chaotic week in politics, with the Trump administration attempting a federal funding freeze and a buyout for two million federal workers.
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People in Goma hope the rebel takeover of their city means an end to the war, at least
A glimpse of life after the siege in the eastern Congolese city of Goma, as some semblance of a tenous peace returns, as does the fear of reprisals.