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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How the U.S.'s new sanctions on Russia could impact the war in Ukraine
The Trump administration has levied new sanctions against Russia, targeting the country's oil industry. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with journalist Stephanie Baker about the implications.
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Argentina heads to the polls in a test for Javier Milei's libertarian agenda
Argentina's president Javier Milei faces midterms amid economic chaos and a $20 billion U.S. lifeline.
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Former director at the White House Historical Association on the East Wing renovation
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Leslie B. Jones, former Director of Historical Resources & Programming for the White House Historical Association, about the demolition of the White House East Wing.
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Jazz musician Mark Turner's latest album was inspired by a book
NPR'S Ayesha Rascoe speaks with jazz musician Mark Turner about his latest album, "Reflections on: The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man." It's based on the book by James Weldon Johnson.
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Phil Johnston discusses his animated adaptation of the classic children's book 'The Twits'
Mr. and Mrs.Twit are two of the meanest characters in children's literature. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to writer-director Phil Johnston about his animated adaptation of the classic book "The Twits."
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Why the '996' schedule is capturing the interest of Silicon Valley leadership
The "996" schedule is 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week and it's captivated Silicon Valley tech leaders. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with academic Margaret O'Mara about this workplace trend.
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Humans and dogs compete for glory at the World Championships of Dry Land Mushing
It's dirt trails, not snow, at the World Championships of Dry Land Mushing. Humans and canines race for the top prize at the championships, held for the first time in the United States.
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Politics chat: East Wing demolition, sanctions on Russia, redistricting
President Trump visits Asia this week to work on trade deals with allies and to try pushing a deal with China.
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High courts aren't writing opinions on crucial judgments. Lower courts are confused
NPR's Ayesha Racoe speaks with Yale Law School professor William Eskridge about confusion in the lower courts on many hot-button issues and the lack of direction from the Supreme Court.
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CNN journalist Abby Phillip discusses her new book about the rise of Jesse Jackson
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to CNN's Abby Phillip about her new book on the rise of Black politician and activist Jesse Jackson. It's called "A Dream Deferred."
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How the craft flour movement could be a boon to farmers and Indian Country
As U.S. wheat farmers face painful losses in the global market due to President Trump's policies, one domestic flour mill on a reservation in Oregon is expanding its production twelvefold.
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Israel carries out its first airstrikes in Gaza since the ceasefire
The Israeli military has carried out its first airstrikes in Gaza since a ceasefire began more than a week ago after accusing Hamas of attacking Israeli troops.
