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.
Soviet-era bomb shelters in Kyiv are now shops, apartments and bars
As the Ukrainian capital city prepares for a possible attack by Russia, residents are wondering where to go. Many Soviet-era bomb shelters have been refurbished after decades of disuse.
One way to fight the pandemic? Build trust in the government and each other
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers speaks to researcher Thomas Bollyky about a new study that suggests trust in government and other citizens plays a role in a country's rate of COVID-19 infections.
Baltimore's Safe Streets has been good for the community but can be dangerous work
by Juana Summers
There are attempts across the nation to reimagine public safety. In Baltimore, the program Safe Streets seeks to stem violence by interrupting it before it happens. The work can be dangerous.
Banned books are back in the spotlight — but they've always been for this book club
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers talks with David Rafferty and Blanca Noriega of the Banned Book Club in Tacoma, Wash., about the value they see in reading books some find objectionable.
Disinformation is everywhere — including pregnancy apps
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers speaks to Wilson Center fellow Nina Jankowicz about disinformation in pregnancy apps.
There's a critical shortage of nursing home staff
by Rhitu Chatterjee
With the omicron variant causing a surge of COVID-19 infections in assisted living facilities, more staff are having to stay at home, making the jobs of those still working a lot harder.
Politics chat: Russia and Ukraine have an outsized impact on American life
by Mara Liasson
The Ukraine crisis could cast a shadow on good economic and pandemic developments for the Biden administration.
E.U. official discusses diplomatic de-escalation tactics in Russia-Ukraine tension
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers asks Peter Stano, lead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy for the European Union, about the Ukraine crisis.
The Taliban meet Western diplomats in 1st major international meeting since takeover
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers speaks to TRT correspondent Soraya Lennie about how the Taliban are governing, and how Afghans are weighing formal recognition of the Taliban and receiving international aid.
What is the state of Russia's military?
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers talks to Dmitry Gorenburg, senior research scientist at the non-profit think tank CNA, about Russia's military capability in the event of a war with Ukraine.
Legend Rafael Nadal beats youngster Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open final
by Juana Summers
The Australian Open, which began with controversy off the court, ended today with history happening on it. Juana Summers talks with freelance tennis writer Jonathan Scott about the tournament.
Keb' Mo' remembers the past and writes to the future in new album 'Good To Be'
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers talks to blues musician Keb' Mo' about his roots and the story of his music in the new album, "Good To Be."