Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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10 Years After Haiti's Earthquake, 'This Music School Will Never Stop'
Nearly 10 years ago, an earthquake devasted Haiti, destroying a legendary music school. A youth choir and orchestra have been touring the US and hope to rebuild their school in Port-au-Prince.
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Encore: Legal Marijuana Is A Danger To Dogs
As more states legalize marijuana, there's one group that's seen an increase in accidentally getting high: dogs. Discarded joints and THC edibles are just some of the ways dogs consume the drug.
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Sunday Puzzle: Flipping R's To S's
Listener Richard McCurdy of Sherman Oaks, Calif., plays this week's puzzle with New York Times puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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In Patchett's 'The Dutch House,' Siblings Reckon With Profound Loss
NPR's Melissa Block speaks to Ann Patchett about her new novel, "The Dutch House." The author talks about her fascination with family bonds and how she maps her intricate plots.
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Update On Hurricane Dorian Recovery In The Bahamas
NPR's Melissa Block asks Nassau Guardian reporter Rachel Knowles for an update on recovery efforts in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.
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UAW Votes To Strike
The United Auto Workers voted Sunday to strike after not agreeing with General Motors on wages, heath care and profit sharing. The strike may bring the automaker's U.S. production to a halt.
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Sunday Puzzle: It's Game Day
Listener Holly Ashworth of Oak Park, Ill., plays this week's puzzle with New York Times puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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Golden Toilet Stolen
British police have arrested a 66-year-old man in connection with the theft of a solid gold toilet from a palace west of London.
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Shannon Hale And LeUyen Pham On 'Best Friends'
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham about their new graphic novel for kids, Best Friends.
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Drone Strikes Impact Saudi Oil Facilities
Drone attacks against Saudi oil facilities have caused uncertainty in world oil markets. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility, but the U.S. is blaming Iran.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal On Season 3 Of 'The Deuce'
The final season of HBO's The Deuce takes place in 1985. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. She plays Eileen, a former prostitute and now porn director on the show.
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Sunday Puzzle: G's & L's
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Weekend Edition puzzlemaster Will Shortz play a word game with WCBE listener Todd LaPlace of Dublin, Ohio.