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.
In 'Goliath,' only the rich and white can escape to space as the Earth collapses
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers talks to author Tochi Onyebuchi about his new novel, "Goliath," which imagines a futuristic world that is plagued by the same racial and socioeconomic injustices we see today.
Politics chat: U.S. troops could go to help Ukraine; Black woman may replace Breyer
by Ayesha Rascoe
We look at President Biden's options with Russian troops amassed at Ukraine's border, as well as his opportunity to appoint the first Black female justice to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Amber Mark takes us 'Three Dimensions Deep' in debut album
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers speaks with R&B singer Amber Mark about her debut album, "Three Dimensions Deep," where she shares her longing for answers about the world around her during the pandemic.
Chef Melanie Meyer opened a Korean restaurant in Mo. — and found her birth family
by Juana Summers
Juana Summers talks with Melanie Meyer, owner of the Tiny Chef restaurant in St. Louis, about how food helped connect her to her past and to her birth family in South Korea.
Boston tied its record for the most snow in a single day — just under 2 feet
by Hannah Chanatry
Residents of the Northeast are digging out after a massive winter storm hit the region. Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts were particularly hard hit.
Biden may fulfill a campaign promise to Black voters with his Supreme Court nominee
by Juana Summers
With President Biden set to nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, Juana Summers discusses his commitments to Black voters with voting rights experts Arisha Hatch and Nse Ufot.
There's a complication in sanctioning Russia — it could cut Europe's gas supply
by Joanna Kakissis
The U.S. is working to help Europe find alternative energy sources should war in Ukraine lead Russia to cut off natural gas supplies.
Threat of Russian invasion escalates as both sides amass troops at Ukraine border
by Rob Schmitz
Ukraine's military is preparing for a potential Russian invasion. Meanwhile, the UK's foreign ministry issues a communique on Russian plans to install a pro-Moscow leader after a possible invasion.
A medical ethicist weighs in on how to approach treating unvaccinated people
by Sarah McCammon
Sarah McCammon speaks with doctor and ethicist Carla Keirns of the University of Kansas Medical Center about how best to treat unvaccinated people who fall ill with COVID-19.
In Pakistan, big trucks are the perfect canvas for intricate murals
by Hannah Bloch
We take a look at the colorful Pakistani practice of turning big transport trucks into wildly bright works of art.
Silvana Estrada elucidates a love found and lost in new album 'Marchita'
by Sarah McCammon
Sarah McCammon speaks with Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada about her new album, "Marchita."
Buckingham Palace removes Prince Andrew's titles in wake of sexual assault lawsuit
by Sarah McCammon
Sarah McCammon speaks to Sonia Sodha from 'The Guardian' about the sexual abuse lawsuit against Prince Andrew and its impact on the institution of Britain's royal family.