Weekend Edition Sunday
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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
Inaccurate pulse oximeter measurements delayed COVID treatment for people of color
by Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. Ashraf Fawzy about a study that shows how inaccurate measurements by pulse oximeters lead to delays in COVID treatment for people of color.
Uvalde's history is marred with struggle. Now it tries to heal again
by Claudia Grisales
Uvalde, Texas, a town with a rich history marked by struggle, now faces the daunting task of trying to heal after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Your phone and digital data could reveal if you've had an abortion
by Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, host of the "Click Here" podcast and senior correspondent at The Record, about how threats to digital privacy could affect abortion access.
5 Republicans are off the Michigan gubernatorial ballot after signature fraud
by Colin Jackson
Five of Michigan's GOP candidates for governor were removed from the race after using fraudulent signatures to get on the ballot. But Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will still need to work hard to keep office.
Survivors of the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting are disappointed in Texas laws
by Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe talks with Flo and Scot Rice. She was wounded in the shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas 4 years ago, and he participated in Gov. Greg Abbott's roundtables on school safety.
Politics chat: Jan. 6 findings; gun legislation; Oz and Fetterman on PA ballot
by Scott Detrow
The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack begin hearings in prime time this week; negotiations over gun legislation continue; PA's Democratic senate candidate has medical news.
Climate change and overuse is threatening Pakistan's main waterway
by Diaa Hadid
In a rare journey down the length of the Indus River, a filmmaker and environmental activists survey damage done to Pakistan's main water artery and meet the people who live on its ancient banks.
Here are some summer reading recommendations for middle schoolers
by Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe talks with Afoma Umesi, who blogs about middle grade reading, about what new books may keep kids reading this summer.
Inflation has caused the $1 price point at dollar stores to be a rarity
by Ayesha Rascoe
Ayesha Rascoe talks to discount store shopper Shannon Carr about inflation and how that's affected her spending habits.