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Weekend Edition Sunday

Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.

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00:03:56

Central Casting marks 100 years of Hollywood extras

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/28

For 100 years, Hollywood has relied on Central Casting. It's the real company behind movie extras—and where stars like Gary Cooper, Hattie McDaniel, and Brad Pitt got their start.

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00:03:53

Uncovering the mystery of how algae makes snow green,...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/28

Snow isn't always white; algae can make it look green, red, or orange, and scientists are trying to understand how and why these colorful patches appear.

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00:08:27

Jim Jarmusch explores family quirks in Venice-winning...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/28

NPR's Daniel Estrin speaks with the stalwart independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, who wrote and directed "Father Mother Sister Brother."

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00:06:20

Books We Love: romance reads

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/28

Love is in the air, and in the pages! NPR's Books We Love suggests "Heartbreak Hotel," "First Time Caller," "Time Loops and Meet Cutes," "Heart The Lover," "Can't Get Enough," and "Courtroom Drama."

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00:03:18

On Mt. Kilimanjaro, 'pole, pole' — slowly, slowly —...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/28

As a new year begins, a hike up Africa's highest peak is a reminder that slowing down is sometimes the key to success.

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00:10:53

Faith leaders on wrestling with pain, politics and...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/28

Faith leaders Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, Nihal Khan, and Ari Saks tell us how they've been guiding their congregations this year and what their hopes are for 2026.

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00:05:49

Crime fears drive South America's sharp turn to the...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/28

From tough-on-crime politics to uneasy ties with Washington, Latin America's year-end story is one of a decisive rightward turn, insecurity at home and a more complicated relationship with the US.

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00:06:15

Death metal's brutal growl may hold clues to healing...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/28

We look at a study on how death metal singers produce their otherworldly vocals, and therapeutic applications that researchers are investigating.

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00:03:45

The year in AI and culture

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/28

From the advent of AI actress Tilly Norwood to major music labels making deals with AI companies, 2025 has been a watershed year for AI and culture.

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00:02:31

With cases on the rise, experts worry the U.S. is in...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

Flu cases are soaring in New York and picking up in other parts of the country. Experts worry it will be another bad season. COVID and RSV have been less of a problem, but they're also on the rise.

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00:04:02

Politics chat: Redacted Epstein files released; Trump...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

Extensive redactions of the Epstein files add to the political pressure President Trump is already under for his handling of the economy.

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00:03:40

The Ellisons add TikTok's U.S. business to their...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors led by Larry Ellison, the billionaire ally of Trump whose family media and entertainment empire just got bigger.

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00:04:48

Chevron continues operations in Venezuela despite war...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

Despite the threat of war, U.S. oil giant Chevron continues to operate in Venezuela. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks energy security analyst Clayton Seigle about the company's role in the country.

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00:06:45

How ICE raids are impacting classrooms

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Seth Lavin, a Chicago school principal, about the impact on students and staff of ICE raids.

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00:03:57

Wellness tips for the holiday season

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

Stressed out by holidays? Don't want to overindulge? We've got tips and strategies to help

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00:04:00

More young people are questioning the value of...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

Brandeis University says it is revamping its humanities offerings to focus on preparing its students for the workforce. It is one of a number of schools making such moves.

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00:04:46

Australians honor victims one week after Bondi Beach...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

A week after a deadly mass shooting, Australia marks an official day of reflection to honor the 15 people killed by gunmen.

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00:07:07

New Orleans musicians share their favorite Christmas...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

Some of New Orleans' leading musicians share personal stories about their favorite Christmas carols and hymns.

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00:06:20

Pop Culture Happy Hour celebrates 15 years

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

2010 ushered in a number of long-lasting changes to the pop culture landscape, including NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour Podcast.

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00:06:16

News outlet informing Sudanese about war faces...

Weekend Edition Sunday ·

2025/12/21

Budget cuts threaten the future of an Amsterdam-based journalism outlet informing people in Sudan about war, genocide, and how to survive.

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