Weekend Edition Sunday

Jan 19 2025 100 ep. 5 mins 3.5k
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Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.

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Sunday Puzzle: Name game with initials

Jan 19 2025 6 mins  
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and Susie Woodward of Sherwood, Ore.

Israelis react to the ceasefire deal going into effect 15 months after the war began

Jan 19 2025 3 mins  
We look at how the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel is being received in Israel, where protests over domestic politics have continued throughout the war.

People in Gaza rush to see what's left of their homes on first day of Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Jan 19 2025 4 mins  
We assess the first hours of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas- and the mood in Gaza- after more than 15 months of war

Steve Bannon is clashing with Elon Musk and 'oligarchs' close to Trump

Jan 19 2025 4 mins  
We reflect on an interview with president-elect Donald Trump's former White House strategist Steve Bannon, who is poised to clash with others in Trump's inner circle, notably Elon Musk.

Swing state voters weigh in on what they expect from Trump

Jan 19 2025 6 mins  
Voters in swing states were crucial President-elect Donald Trump's re-election. We check in with some voters in North Carolina and Wisconsin on the eve of his inauguration.

A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids to tackle absenteeism

Jan 19 2025 3 mins  
A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids who are at risk of missing too much school because they can't get there on time.

On National Popcorn Day, we look back at how they became a movie theater staple

Jan 19 2025 3 mins  
Sunday, January 19, is national popcorn day. A century ago, the ultimate movie snack was actually banned from theaters. A saleswoman in Kansas City Missouri helped create a new movie tradition.

Drake sues his record label over Kendrick Lamar beef

Jan 19 2025 6 mins  
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with NPR Music's Sidney Madden about rapper Drake's new lawsuit against his record label, Universal Music Group.

Marching bands are ready to take the field at the college football championship

Jan 19 2025 5 mins  
The college football national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame on Monday brings students into the spotlight, including the two marching bands that will perform during halftime.

California leaders worry about what Trump's inauguration means for fire relief efforts

Jan 19 2025 3 mins  
California's Democratic leaders are worried about a potential clash with President-elect Donald Trump after he takes office over disaster aid to help those in Los Angeles after devastating wildfires.