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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Jon Batiste reinterprets the classics on his new album 'Beethoven Blues'
NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with musician and composer Jon Batiste about his new album, "Beethoven Blues," in which he riffs on classical favorites.
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California is still counting votes from the 2024 election. Here's what's left
California is still counting general election ballots, which generally takes longer than in other states.
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A new documentary shows the rise of the California soft rock sound
NPR's Eric Deggans talks with director Garret Price about his new documentary, "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary," about a specific California soft rock sound.
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Zahid Rafiq discusses his short story collection 'The World With Its Mouth Open'
NPR's Eric Deggans talks with Zahid Rafiq about his first book, "The World With Its Mouth Open," a collection of short stories about the lives of people in Kashmir.
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Immigration will be under the spotlight in the upcoming legislative session in Texas
Immigration, school vouchers, and abortion will dominate the upcoming Texas legislative session.
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Sunday Puzzle: Double take, famous names with repeated letters
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Stan Durey of Anacortes, Washington and puzzle master Will Shortz.
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COP29 concludes with a controversial deal
Climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal from industrialized countries to vulnerable nations to better protect themselves from climate change.
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Trump announces three medical doctors as his picks for the FDA, CDC and Surgeon-General
President-elect Donald Trump announced three medical doctors as his picks to lead the FDA, CDC and to serve as surgeon general. NPR's Pien Huang discusses his picks.
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Israeli strike targets the heart of Beirut, killing 20 people
There was a rare airstrike in the heart of Lebanon's capital Saturday. Israeli media say it was targeting a Hezbollah leader.
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Republicans who oppose Trump plan their next move after the election
Anti-Trump Republicans are regrouping after betting against the president-elect.
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Russia is using new technology in its attacks on Ukraine
Attacks between Ukraine and Russia are escalating, with Russia using what it describes as new missile technology.
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Politics chat: Stepping down from the cabinet could potentially benefit Matt Gaetz
President-elect Trump is continuing to announce his picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking officials.