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.
Pennsylvania Senate contests will be some of the most closely watched this year
by Don Gonyea
In Pennsylvania, three Democratic contenders for the U.S. Senate are campaigning in very different ways.
The Beijing Winter Olympics have come to a close
by Brian Mann
Sunday's close of the Beijing Winter Olympics ended a Games marked with splendor but also overshadowed by the coronavirus and political tensions.
The Biden administration wants to present a united front with Europe against Russia
by Asma Khalid
The Russian threat to Ukraine continues to consume the Biden administration's energy, and the Afghan withdrawal looms over the crisis as well.
California dropped its statewide mask mandate, but some counties are keeping it
by Lesley McClurg
California has dropped its statewide mask mandate but a few counties are keeping restrictions, complicating things for those whose lives straddle places that require masks and those that don't.
Hood Century spotlights midcentury modern design with Black influence
by Don Gonyea
Don Gonyea asks Jerald Cooper about midcentury modern design and Black culture.
The laws around presidential records are complex and murky
by Don Gonyea
Don Gonyea speaks with James Grossman of the American Historical Association about former President Donald Trump's handling of presidential records.
Russia has been showing diplomatic interest in Latin American countries
by Don Gonyea
Don Gonyea speaks with Vladimir Rouvinski of Universidad Icesi in Colombia about Russia's outreach to Latin American countries during the Ukraine crisis.
Russia could be waiting for Olympics to end to move forward with Ukraine invasion
by Frank Langfitt
As Vice President Harris noted Sunday, Ukraine is "virtually surrounded by Russian troops." Those troops are poised to invade Ukraine.
Estranged siblings learn the secrets and truth of their late mother in 'Black Cake'
by Kelsey Snell
In the new novel "Black Cake," an elderly mother makes a recording for her children. After her death, they learn her carefully kept secrets. Kelsey Snell talks with author Charmaine Wilkerson.
New Hampshire GOP proposes dramatic new congressional map, angering Democrats
by Anthony Brooks
In New Hampshire, a GOP plan to dramatically redraw the state's Congressional map has outraged Democrats. If approved, it could have a large effect on the midterm election.