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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.
Evaluating The Evidence Of 'Imminent Attacks'
by Greg Myre
The Trump administration has not shared the intelligence it had on Soleimani. Critics are asking whether they should trust a president who has repeatedly criticized the work of intelligence agencies.
Sunday Politics: Soleimani Fallout
by Mara Liasson
We have an update on the week in politics and what the Soleimani assassination means for President Trump and the Democrats.
The View From Baghdad
by Jane Arraf
We have the latest about the fallout from the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
How To Like Jazz, For The Uninitiated
by Tom Cole
Want to start the new year with some new music? Weekend Edition has you covered with a new genre every week this month.
Joaquin Castro On Iran
Congress was not consulted prior to the assassination of Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Rep. Joaquin Castro, who says this undermines national security.
David Petraeus On Soleimani
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with David Petraeus, the retired general and former CIA director, about the military ramifications of the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
Monsey's Jewish Community On Edge
by Brian Mann
Only days after an attack on the home of a Hasidic rabbi in Monsey, N.Y., the community is worried about the recent spate of anti-Semitic incidents, as well as the threat of international terror.
Virginia Poised To Ratify Equal Rights Amendment
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Virginia is poised to become the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
The Australian Wildfires' Devastating Impact On Wildlife
Dr. Gundi Rhoades is a veterinarian in New South Wales who's been dealing with tragic numbers of dying livestock and wild animals from the wildfires in Australia. She talks with NPR's Sarah McCammon.
Activists Pushing Back Over Air Pollution In Pakistan
by Diaa Hadid
The Pakistani city of Lahore has some of the world's worst air pollution. For years the government played down the extent of the problem. Now activists are pushing back.
Wildfires Continue In Australia
by Jason Beaubien
The death toll and the damage from Australia's wild fires continues to grow.