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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A Hopi Artist Grapples With His Complicated Legacy And Learns To Be A Better Father
Duane Koyawena quit drinking 12 years ago after his own dad died from alcoholism. At the same time, he learned he was going to be father and wanted to stop the cycle.
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Sunday Puzzle: Hidden Cities
Efrem Mallach plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro.
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Zookeepers On Keeping Animals Safe Through Western U.S. Heat Wave
A heat wave is sweeping through the Western U.S. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Zoo To You Director David Jackson about how they're helping animals stay cool during this time.
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A New Obesity Drug Could Help Millions Of Americans. Its Future Hinges On Insurance
A newly-approved drug, Wegovy, has shown to have significant weight loss benefits. But it's unclear if insurers will cover the cost of the medication for the millions of Americans who might need it.
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Understanding The Republican Opposition To Critical Race Theory
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Barbara Sprunt break down the Republican led efforts in the U.S. to discourage educators from teaching critical race theory in grade-level schools.
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Iranians Will Choose From 7 Presidential Candidates Friday
Voters are concerned about the economy, including a shortage of food and medicine, as well as a lack of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Africa May Be On The Verge Of A Third Wave Of COVID-19 Infections
Some countries are seeing record levels of new daily cases with low vaccination rates.
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Cybersecurity Will Be A Key Topic Of Discussion Between Biden And Putin
Recent cybersecurity attacks in the U.S. were traced to Russian groups, who likely are known to the Kremlin.
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India's COVID-19 Outbreak Is Slowing Down
Death rates are high in India, but the rate of new cases is slowing down.
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Where Infrastructure Negotiations Stand In Congress
The Democratic majority in Congress has been struggling to advance Biden's agenda as moderates have tried to bring Republicans on board with an infrastructure bill.
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Cher Strauberry, The First Trans Woman In Pro Skating, Releases Her Debut Punk Album
Scott Detrow speaks to Cher Strauberry about her debut album, "Chering is Caring" and about the challenges of coming out as the first trans woman in the world of professional skateboarding.
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Killed By Military Forces, A Myanmar Poet's Spirit Of Revolution Lives On In His Work
Myanmar's new military rulers continue squashing dissent with poets and other activists firmly in their sights. Part of a decades long strategy of "state terror and torture" against their citizens.