Weekend Edition
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Kick off your weekend with wrap-ups of the week's news with a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest. Be sure to tune in every Sunday for the Sunday Puzzle!
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Scientists have found what they say could be one of the oldest Stone Age megastructures in Europe: a giant stone wall on the floor of the Baltic Sea. They've dubbed it the "Blinkerwall."
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with bioethicist Judith Daar about the legal and ethical implications of the Alabama Supreme Court's decision that embryos can be considered children under state law.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to retired General Ben Hodges, a former commander of the US Army in Europe, about how shortages of weapons are affecting Ukraine's war effort.
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Analysis of another busy week in politics — from former President Donald Trump's big win in South Carolina to the national political implications of the Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with guest puzzler Greg Pliska and listener Tom Gould from Cambridge, Massachusetts. -
Over a week since his death in an Artic prison, Russian authorities released the body of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to his mother.
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Spanish singer and songwriter Alba Farelo, better known as Bad Gyal, reflects on the experiences that led to her debut album.
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Social spaces for trans folks tend to be youth-oriented. Transitioning for those over 50 can bring unique challenges. One New Jersey support group offers community and a path forward.
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The movie "Madame Web" got terrible reviews, but some still found it deliciously good. So what makes a bad movie ... good?
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The South Carolina Republican primary is today. It is candidate Nikki Haley's home state, where she served as governor, and where she hopes to have an upset victory over former President Donald Trump.
