Weekend Edition Sunday

Weekend Edition Sunday 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 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.

10-19
03:52

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.)

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
03:57

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

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.

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 Giuseppi Verdi, fans gather at his statue in New York City

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

10-12
02:43

Tax incentives are drawing data centers to Atlanta's south suburbs, worrying residents

Data centers thrive where there is cheap land and access to data lines. In the case of Atlanta, that's the southside where many Black suburbs are dealing with more and more of the large facilities.

10-12
03:20

Actor Frank Dillane and Harris Dickinson discuss Dickinson's directorial debut 'Urchin'

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with writer and director Harris Dickinson and actor Frank Dillane about their new film "Urchin," which depicts the struggles of an unhoused Londoner.

10-12
07:25

Quan Barry discusses 'The Unveiling', which follows a luxury trip gone horribly wrong

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Quan Barry about her latest book, "The Unveiling: A Novel." It tells the story of a mishap that leaves several passengers of a luxury Antarctic cruise stranded.

10-12
07:19

Khalid talks about love songs and the his new album 'after the sun goes down'

Musician Khalid tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about his new album, "after the sun goes down," and about being outed last year.

10-12
08:27

This spooky season, look up at the sky to witness celestial wonders

Two comets and a meteor shower may be visible to stargazers this month.

10-12
01:11

The White House is using layoffs of federal workers as leverage to end the shutdown

Federal workers, many already furloughed, may now face unemployment as the White House uses them as leverage in negotiations to end the federal government shutdown.

10-12
04:47

Trump to arrive in Israel and speak with families of released hostages

President Trump is due to fly to Israel and Egypt to mark the end of the Gaza war, as Hamas and Israel prepare to release hostages and prisoners.

10-12
05:11

John Reed

Lol no injustice to report on. Just need to clap yourselves on the back.

10-17 Reply

John Reed

Lol pumping up a Bond movie.

10-10 Reply

John Reed

Am deleting this Podcast that was so bad.

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