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Weekend Edition film music commentator Andy Trudeau speaks with NPR's Liane Hansen about the life's work of composer Jerry Goldsmith, who died this past Wednesday at the age of 75. Though he created hundreds of film scores and won an Oscar, Goldsmith never achieved the fame of some of his peers.

Renee Montagne speaks with David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal about the latest budget deficit numbers. The deficit has been falling dramatically as the economy recovers. Does that change the debate over the budget?

A Russian official named Roman Starovoit acted as the Kremlin's Transportation Minister was reported dead hours after Putin fired him. Officials say he died by suicide.

Emmerson Mnangagwa will be Zimbabwe's next president, and only the second person to hold that title since the nation's independence in 1980. The constitutional court unanimously upheld his narrow victory in last month's election.

Gabriel Sterling, a top Georgia election official, debunked many of President Trump's false claims one by one on Monday.

Trump ordered the agency to provide photos of crowds on the National Mall to prove the media had dishonestly reported attendance at his swearing-in, according to The Washington Post.

In a speech to the U.N., Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad defends his country's right to "a peaceful" nuclear program. He calls the U.S. a bullying, arrogant power that is misusing the Security Council.

Speaking to NPR from Lithuania, the challenger to longtime President Alexander Lukashenko says "women understood that they are leaders" in the struggle.

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Ron Belldegrun, CEO of ByHeart, a manufacturer of baby formula, about his meeting with President Biden to discuss the nationwide shortage and how to fix it.

Oregon On The Record interviews Esther Tishman, founder of Liberty Walks, an American pilgrimage from Eugene, Oregon to Washington, D.C., starting July 4. Tishman, a former university professor and healthcare chaplain, aims to foster civility and positive change through a 3,000-mile walk, breaking the journey into 146 stops with community sponsors. The walk embodies respect, kindness, curiosity, and courage. Tishman emphasizes the importance of slowing down to connect with people and the nation's diverse communities. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reclaim a sense of common ground and shared values. Then, Sajina Shrestha reports on an art exhibit at the University of Oregon, highlighting the intersection of indigeneity and queerness, featuring works by indigenous LGBTQ artists.