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.
Gabriel Boric will be Chile's youngest president, and the most left in decades
by Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido speaks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about Chile's new president, Gabriel Boric, who will take power on Friday.
Pregnant people who contract COVID-19 are at a higher risk for death
by Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido speaks to University of Utah Health's Dr. Torri Metz about the dangers of being pregnant and unvaccinated for COVID-19
Here are some reading recommendations for deeper understanding of Russia and Ukraine
by Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido talks with Santa Barbara librarian Molly Wetta about what to read for a better understanding of Russia, Ukraine and the Soviet Bloc.
Some Russians in the U.S. fear sanctions' impact on family back home
by Matt Sepic
Many Russian immigrants in the U.S. express solidarity with Ukraine while worrying about how the tough sanctions on Russia will affect their loved ones back home.
Politics chat: State Republicans set agenda with reactive bills ahead of midterms
by Mara Liasson
We look at how Republican-controlled state legislatures are shaping their strategy ahead of the midterm elections, and how their Democratic counterparts are crafting their messaging.
Ukrainian president asks Congress members to back no-fly zone, sanction Russian oil
by Adrian Florido
Adrian Florido speaks with Congressman Jim Himes about Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky's video call with U.S. Congress members about the Russian invasion of his country.
Relationships across the Ukraine-Russia border feel the strain of war
by Ryan Lucas
Russia's attack on Ukraine has splintered personal relationships. Ukrainians are angry with family and friends who live in Russia, wrestling with just how average Russians could support the war.
Some countries are choosing to maintain their ties with Russia
While most countries have opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many others are keeping their Russia ties intact. Their reasons range from practical matters — such as trade — to ideological.
Russia continues to advance on Kyiv in attempt to topple Ukrainian government
by Frank Langfitt
Ukraine is on guard for another Russian offensive today.
'What My Bones Know' is Stephanie Foo's memoir on living with complex PTSD
by Sarah McCammon
Sarah McCammon speaks with author and journalist Stephanie Foo about her new book, "What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma."
Some Ukrainians are returning from abroad to help military efforts in their country
by Lauren Frayer
Some Ukrainians who crossed the border into Poland are returning to Ukraine to enlist in the military and fight Russian invaders.