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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Scott Simon talks with Tijuana journalist Gabriela Martinez about the recent murders of two colleagues, and the continuing violence against journalists there and in other parts of Mexico.
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Tensions at the Ukraine-Russia border. Plus, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer's resignation and President Biden's pledge to nominate the first-ever Black woman Supreme Court justice.
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Scott Simon talks with Boston-based meteorolgist Dave Epstein about the blizzard that's expected to punch much of New England and parts of the mid-Atlantic today.
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Security analysts are concerned that Russia could launch cyberattacks against Ukraine, as it did in 2017. That could compromise government agencies, banks, and energy infrastructure.
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Markets went on such a roller-coaster ride this week that it even stumped the most veteran investors. The Federal Reserve plans to start raising interest rates to tackle inflation. -
Sarah McCammon speaks with comedian Samantha Bee about the seventh season of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," which airs on TBS.
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We hear another story from Dark Winter Nights, the storytelling show and podcast from Alaska. This week features Ray Smith's story about a late-night ride with some unusual company.
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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.
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We take a look at the colorful Pakistani practice of turning big transport trucks into wildly bright works of art.
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Sarah McCammon speaks with Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada about her new album, "Marchita."
