Weekend Edition
Weekends 5-10 am
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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Maryland is one of the most heavily leaning Democratic states in the nation and it's one of the few that could redistrict to help their party win Congress by countering Republicans. However, so far, the idea hasn't been well-receive.
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We look at the changes President Trump is proposing to immigration policies following the attack on two National Guard members, as well as what's next in the Russia-Ukraine deal proposed by the U.S.
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The holiday shopping season is upon us. We share some tips from pros on how to get the most for your dollars.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor Denis Leary about his role in the new Christmas comedy "Oh. What. Fun."
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bloodshot Records co-founder and former owner Rob Miller about his memoir, "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low."
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With its mix of Jewish immigrants, Black residents of Harlem, and privileged white characters, the Broadway show Ragtime is resonating strongly with audiences in the current political climate.
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Landline telephones can be a lifeline when disaster strikes remote towns. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Yue Stella Yu, a reporter for CalMatters, about why landlines remain important in California.
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We meet a man who serenades tourists in a Boston park with songs of their homeland in their native language. He's got a song for almost any nation.
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Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.
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A rare comic book featuring Superman fetched over $9 million at an auction last week, making it the world's most expensive comic.