Weekend Edition Sunday
Sundays @ 8:00am
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.
Should States Be Allowed To Declare Bankruptcy?
by Ryland Barton
States are in dire financial trouble because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some Republican leaders in Washington D.C. have suggested states declare bankruptcy, but is that a possible option?
With Help From Psychology Professor Dad, 7-Year-Olds Run A Study
When SUNY Plattsburgh professor Jeremy Grabbe's 7-year-old triplets complained about not getting out because of social distancing, he enlisted their help in writing up a study.
Gowns For Medical Staff, Made Of Same Material As Masks, In Short Supply
by Cheryl Corley
Production of N95 masks has increased, but health care workers now say there's a shortage of gowns as the two protective gears are competing for the same materials.
How The Pandemic Is Making Kids Feel, In Their Own Words
We hear from kids around the country about how the coronavirus pandemic — the lockdown, the school shutdowns, the economic uncertainty — has made them feel.
Sunday Politics: Coronavirus And The Democratic Presidential Campaign
We delve into Joe Biden's campaign strategy during the pandemic and how he might select a running mate?
99-Year-Old British Veteran Tops The Pop Charts, Becomes A National Hero
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Army captain Tom Moore is the oldest artist to top the BBC's singles chart, with a singalong cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone." He raised millions for the NHS by walking laps around his garden.
As Antibody Tests Flood The Market, House Panel Steps In
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
Illinois Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, who chairs the House Oversight subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, says the FDA is unable to validate the accuracy of serology tests
When Getting Tested For COVID-19 Is A Struggle
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
We hear from people who've gone through the experience.
U.S. Pushes Mexico To Open Some Factories
by Carrie Kahn
U.S. officials and firms are pressuring Mexico to open up factories vital to North American supply chains, despite a number of worker deaths from COVID-19.
'How To Feed A Dictator' Spills The Beans On Five Strongmen
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro
A Little Girl Didn't Like Her 'Bedtime Bonnet,' So Mom Wrote A Book To Help
by Samantha Balaban