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 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.
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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after growing pressure over Epstein links
NPR's Don Gonyea talks to author, Catherine Mayer, about the significance of Prince Andrew giving up his royal titles after Jeffrey Epstein allegations against him refuse to fade.
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Why the numbers 6-7 are driving math teachers up the wall
You may have heard kids say "six, seven". We unpack what's behind the latest slang making waves in playgrounds and online.
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A typhoon is forcing Native Alaskans to evacuate and lose the only land they've known
The remnants of a typhoon have forced over a thousand people to evacuate from rural villages in Western Alaska. Many of those leaving are Alaska Native people with generations-long connections to the land.
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Earthworm magnetic navigation Earthworms may offer clues into magnetic navigation
Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 15, 2025.)
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Politics chat: No Kings protests across the U.S., Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
Crowds of protestors gathered in cities and towns across the nation on Saturday to protest against President Trump. And there is no sign of a breakthrough to end the government shutdown.
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'No Kings' protests draw bigger crowds across the country in second iteration
Across the United States on Sunday, from Boise to Baltimore and San Diego to St. Louis, scores of people showed up to challenge President Trump and his administration as part of the "No Kings" protests.
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Thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers conclude 5-day strike
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente health care workers went on strike last week. NPR's Don Gonyea speaks to John August, a labor expert, about the growing number of strikes in the industry.
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Once revoked for 'indecency,' the British Library reinstates Oscar Wilde's library card
When Oscar Wilde was jailed for "gross indecency," a charge historically used to criminalize gay sex, his library card was revoked. 130 years later, the British Library has re-issued it.
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Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Trade tensions have flared again between the U.S. and China as the leaders of the two economic superpowers prepare to meet later this month.
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A federal worker tries to make ends meet for her kids as the shutdown continues
A furloughed single mom in Colorado has raided her retirement savings to survive the current federal shutdown.
