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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Sony unveils PS5 Pro gaming console. Is it worth the $700 price tag?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with NPR Gaming lead James Mastromarino about the new PS5 and what the next generation of consoles says about the industry.
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Politics chat: Will lawmakers OK a bill to fund the government?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses the week ahead in politics with NPR's senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
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Fact-checking former President Trump's promise to cut U.S. energy costs
Former President Trump has vowed to tackle inflation by slashing energy costs by 50% if reelected. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with energy analyst Patrick De Haan about energy regulation's role as an election issue.
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Ashley Henry wants 'Take It Higher' to help you find your inner confidence
The British and Jamaican jazz pianist reflects on his long journey to becoming a musician confident in his voice and abilities.
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Director Coralie Fargeat on her new horror movie 'The Substance'
Demi Moore stars in the film about an aging actress who takes a black market drug to create a younger version of herself.
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Sunday Puzzle: Two letters are all you need
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WLRN listener Ann Kritzer of Coral Springs, Fla., and Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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Rapper Eve chronicles her hip-hop career in new book
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with rapper and actor Eve about her new book, "Who's That Girl." The memoir dishes on Eve's rise in the hip-hop world.
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Effective treatment for stimulant addiction can be hard to find
There's an urgent need for treatment to help people addicted to cocaine and meth. One approach has decades of research showing it works but it's hard to find.
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Gang rape trial draws thousands of demonstrators in France
In France, thousands demonstrated in support of a woman whose ex-husband is on trial for drugging her and recruiting other men to sexually assault her.
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After false claims spread online, Ohio Haitians speak out
IN recent days, there have been bomb threats in Springfield, Ohio after the spread of false claims on line and by politicians that vilify Haitians in the city. Many Haitians say they feel unsafe and they gathered to speak out during a virtual conversation.
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Some Wisconsin GOP Voters are backing Harris
In Wisconsin, some conservative voters voice their discontent with Republican nominee Donald Trump.
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How the gun lobby has influenced the 2024 election
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with journalist Stephen Gutowski of The Reload about the NRA and the influence of the gun lobby this election.