Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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He was forced to dig mass graves in Syria. His own brother could be one of them
Mass graves are being discovered in Syria, testament to the horrors committed under the now ousted leader Bashar al Assad. The story of one man forced to help dig some of those graves.
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Caregiving is taking a toll on the mental health of millions of Americans
Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for their loved ones at home. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with reporter Kat McGowan and social worker Dawn Shedrick about the mental health burden of taking this on.
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Sunday Puzzle: Name game with initials
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and Susie Woodward of Sherwood, Ore.
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Israelis react to the ceasefire deal going into effect 15 months after the war began
We look at how the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel is being received in Israel, where protests over domestic politics have continued throughout the war.
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People in Gaza rush to see what's left of their homes on first day of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
We assess the first hours of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas- and the mood in Gaza- after more than 15 months of war
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Steve Bannon is clashing with Elon Musk and 'oligarchs' close to Trump
We reflect on an interview with president-elect Donald Trump's former White House strategist Steve Bannon, who is poised to clash with others in Trump's inner circle, notably Elon Musk.
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Swing state voters weigh in on what they expect from Trump
Voters in swing states were crucial President-elect Donald Trump's re-election. We check in with some voters in North Carolina and Wisconsin on the eve of his inauguration.
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A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids to tackle absenteeism
A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids who are at risk of missing too much school because they can't get there on time.
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On National Popcorn Day, we look back at how they became a movie theater staple
Sunday, January 19, is national popcorn day. A century ago, the ultimate movie snack was actually banned from theaters. A saleswoman in Kansas City Missouri helped create a new movie tradition.
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Drake sues his record label over Kendrick Lamar beef
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with NPR Music's Sidney Madden about rapper Drake's new lawsuit against his record label, Universal Music Group.
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Marching bands are ready to take the field at the college football championship
The college football national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame on Monday brings students into the spotlight, including the two marching bands that will perform during halftime.
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California leaders worry about what Trump's inauguration means for fire relief efforts
California's Democratic leaders are worried about a potential clash with President-elect Donald Trump after he takes office over disaster aid to help those in Los Angeles after devastating wildfires.