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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Why Thousands Of People Are Leaving Venezuela
The Washington Office on Latin America's Geoff Ramsey tells NPR's Melissa Block about the refugee crisis caused by political and economic problems in Venezuela.
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Carr Fire Survivor Tries To Rebuild
In California, the Carr Fire is now fully contained but recovery has just begun. NPR's Melissa Block speaks with Kathleen Delikowski, who lost her home in Redding.
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The Policy Priorities Of Pakistan's New Government
Pakistan's new prime minister is promising change — to end corruption and pull people out of poverty. But his government first has to save Pakistan's economy.
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Professor On Why She Supports Harvard Admissions Practices
Colorado State University professor OiYan Poon tells NPR's Melissa Block why she supports the admission practices Asian-American students are suing Harvard University over.
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Sweden Prepares For Election With Anti-Immigrant Party Poised For Gains
As Sweden prepares for its Sept. 9 general election, the rise of a populist right-wing party has changed the political landscape.
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Chris Coons Remembers John McCain
NPR's Melissa Block talks with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons, who remembers his colleague John McCain.
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Sunday Puzzle: The 2 Missing Letters
Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz tries to stump NPR's Melissa Block and WUWM listener Andrew Laeuger of New Berlin, Wis.
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Sen. John McCain Dies At 81
Sen. John McCain died at his home in Arizona this weekend. Later today, hear a one-hour special from Weekend All Things Considered.
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Jeff Flake On John McCain
NPR's Melissa Block talks with Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake about the death of his colleague, John McCain.
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Researching Heatstroke In Athletes
The death of a University of Maryland player is among a number of training deaths in college football recently. Melissa Block speaks with Douglas Casa who has researched the causes.
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'Ninety-Nine Glimpses Of Princess Margaret': The One Who Wouldn't Be Queen
Princess Margaret, the sister of Queen Elizabeth II, shocked some and charmed others. NPR's Melissa Block speaks with author Craig Brown about his new book, Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret.
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Remembering McCain's 2008 Campaign
We look back at Sen. John McCain's presidential run in 2008 and his legacy.