Weekend Edition Sunday
Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.
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Michigan is trying to attract tourists by bottling up its scents in a perfume
As part of a tourism campaign, Michigan has developed fragrances inspired by some of the state's aromas – including its coastline, flowers and vineyards. But what do people make of the fragrances?
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Iranian officials warn Tehran could run out of water in weeks amidst massive drought
Iran is in the grip of a devastating drought. Searing heat and government mismanagement have left water levels in the country's dams, rivers and lakes at record lows.
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A unique summer language course in Vermont opens the door to opera singing in Germany
At Vermont's famed Middlebury Language School, opera singers perfect their German — right down to mastering the elusive umlaut.
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The new comedy 'Splitsville' explores marriage, monogamy and fistfights
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with filmmaking duo, Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin, about their new comedy, "Splitsville."
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AI is driving a data center boom in rural America. Locals are divided on the benefits
Artificial intelligence is driving a data center building boom across rural America, including in central Washington. But critics say the centers do not produce enough jobs — and drain resources.
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'Your Favorite Scary Movie' is a new history of the Scream franchise
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Ashley Cullins about the "Scream" franchise. Cullins writes about it in her book "Your Favorite Scary Movie."
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What to expect from Zelenskyy's White House visit, ahead of potential peace deal
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Sam Greene, Professor of Russian Politics at King's College London, about what kind of deal could be reached to end the war in Ukraine.
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The U.K. is arresting pro-Palestinian protestors on terror charges. They're not deterred
After adding a pro-Palestinian protest group to a list of terrorist organizations, the U.K. has been arresting hundreds of demonstrators at weekly rallies. Critics say the move endangers free speech.
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Premium credit card fees are rising. For whom are these cards a good deal?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Brian Kelly, founder of credit card and travel website "The Points Guy", about the rising fees in the premium credit card space.
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Politics chat: Alaska summit, Zelenskyy at White House, National Guard in D.C.
President Trump says he wants a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine following his Alaska summit, and will hold talks with Ukraine's president in the White House on Monday.
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Carmakers have absorbed most losses from tariffs. Will consumers bear the cost soon?
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to Jamie Butters, Detroit bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, about how President Trump's tariffs are hitting the automotive market.
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Virginia's Old Fiddler's Convention welcomes musicians and fans in its 89th year
Each year for the past 89, Galax, Va., has hosted what it proclaims is the world's oldest and largest fiddler's convention. People come from all around to keep alive a rich American musical tradition.