Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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'Emergency Quarters' are for pay phones (remember those?) in a new book by ‘90s kids
Ernesto's mom gives him a quarter every morning. "For emergencies," she says. "If you need me, look for a pay phone." Hey, it was the '90s! But how will Ernesto spend his Emergency Quarters?
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Politics chat: Biden deals with fallout from debate
We take a look at the fallout from Thursday night's CNN Presidential Debate, especially for President Biden, whose performance was seen as worrisome to some.
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Louisiana mandate stirs debate about what the 10 Commandments and their purpose
A new Louisiana law requires classrooms to post the 10 Commandments. But Jews and Christians don't necessarily agree on what they are. And among Christians, views vary on what Commandments are for.
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Years before intimacy coordinators on Hollywood sets, there was the 1996 film Bound
The 1996 film neo-noir thriller "Bound" pushed boundaries in its portrayals of sex and gender on screen. It was re-issued as part of the Criterion Collection this past week.
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Brazil's far-right introduces bill that equates abortion after 22 weeks to murder
Protests have broken out across Brazil after lawmakers attempted to fast track legislation that would equate abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy to murder.
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Muslims in Gaza pass a somber Eid al-Adha on the brink of famine
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice. But in Gaza, which aid groups say is on the brink of famine, food is hard to come by this year let alone meat.
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3 Americans are on trial for a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, three Americans are among dozens of people on trial for a failed coup attempt. NPR's Lauren Frayer talks to independent journalist Emmet Livingstone.
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Kentucky town honors its music legends The Everly Brothers and John Prine
The town of Central City, Kentucky has three new statues. They're of music legends The Everly Brothers and John Prine who all had deep ties to the area and its musical tradition.
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The U.S. healthcare industry has been the target of two ransomware attacks this year
NPR's Lauren Frayer talks with Wired senior writer Andy Greenberg about how healthcare hacks are on the increase after a major attack against Change Healthcare earlier this year.
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New fathers celebrate Father's Day and reflect on the joy of becoming dads
New fathers Alex Thompson, Andy Cottrell, Dave Bluhm, and Colton Canton reflect on becoming dads.
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A peek inside London's old war office, the place of inspiration for James Bond
NPR explores a secret vault under London’s Old War Office, where the UK kept fake passports for undercover agents abroad. Behind door #007 is where Ian Fleming hatched his famous character in WWII.
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Summer of soccer: Euros 2024 kick off with Copa America to follow
NPR's Lauren Frayer talks to soccer commentator Roger Bennett about the two major international soccer tournament this summer: the European Championship and Copa America, which the US will host.
