NPR Weekend Edition Sunday

<em>Weekend Edition Sunday</em> combines the news with colorful arts and human-interest features, appealing to the curious and eclectic. The show features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.

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.

10-19
03:47

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.

10-19
04:46

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.

10-19
02:36

A typhoon is forcing Alaska Native people 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.

10-19
03:52

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.)

10-19
03:08

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.

10-19
04:30

'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.

10-19
04:10

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.

10-19
06:03

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.

10-19
03:56

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.

10-19
03:51

He escaped Gaza on a jet ski. In Germany, he hopes to be reunited with family

In an extraordinary journey, a Palestinian man used a jet ski to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach Europe after he fled the war in Gaza.

10-19
07:06

New Museum of Christian & Gospel Music honors a diversity of music with a message

Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now, the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at Nashville's new Museum of Christian & Gospel Music.

10-19
06:00

Who is Dallin H. Oaks, the new leader of the Mormon Church?

NPR's Don Gonyea talks to McKay Coppins from The Atlantic about how the new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dallin H. Oaks, will guide the church.

10-19
05:59

Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was's new album is an ode to Detroit and its music

NPR's Don Gonyea rides around Detroit with producer and musician, Don Was. He's assembled a new band from the Motor City to honor its musical legacy on the album, "Groove In The Face Of Adversity."

10-19
09:58

In 'Unabridged', Stefan Fatsis discusses the past — and future — of the dictionary

Dictionaries are deceptively simple, and incredibly ambitious. NPR's Don Gonyea talks to Stefan Fatsis about his book, "Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) The Modern Dictionary."

10-19
08:29

Sunday Puzzle: Anagrams from a hotel room

NPR's Don Gonyea plays the puzzle with Minnesota Public Radio listener Matt Walsh of St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

10-19
05:58

These voters want to overturn Missouri's new gerrymandered congressional map

A Missouri group is working to overturn the map that gives the state one more Republican seat in Congress. If they get enough signatures, the map cannot take effect unless Missourians approve them.

10-18
03:54

"It feels terrible." Federal worker's family tightens their belts as shutdown drags on

With no end in sight to the funding standoff, financial anxiety is growing. One single mom in Colorado raided her retirement savings to get through the shutdown.

10-12
03:49

A veteran peace negotiator discusses next steps in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks veteran American peace negotiator Aaron David Miller for his thoughts on the new peace process unfolding between Israel and Hamas.

10-12
04:40

To celebrate opera composer Giuseppe Verdi, fans gather at his statue in New York City

Fans of "La traviata," "Aida," and "Otello" creator Giuseppe Verdi met at his statue in New York City Friday to mark 212 years since his birth.

10-12
02:43

WildWolf

Looking for more weekend news but this is a waste of time lol.

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