Weekend Edition Sunday
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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
The Latest: Orlando Nightclub Shooting
The police, the FBI and the sheriff's office are all on the scene of a nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla. that has left many dead. Host Linda Wertheimer speaks with NPR's Eyder Peralta.
Multiple Deaths; Shooter Dead After Orlando Nightclub Shooting
A gunman opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla. overnight. Catherine Welch of WMFE tells host Linda Wertheimer that there are multiple deaths and dozens hospitalized. The shooter is dead.
50 Dead, 53 Hospitalized In Orlando Shooting
A gunman has killed 50 people in a nightclub in Orlando, making it the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. NPR's Dina Temple-Raston has the latest.
Alt.Latino Takes On Classical Composers
Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras teams up with NPR classical music maven Tom Huizenga to talk about composers from Mexico, Puerto Rico and Brazil, delighting host Linda Wertheimer.
In Debut Thriller Novel, Iain Reid Delivers Shivers Without Reader Knowing Why
Iain Reid has written a creepy but enthralling new novel, "I'm Thinking of Ending Things." It's a psychological thriller that keeps readers guessing. Host Linda Wertheimer talks with the author.
'Rich And Pretty' Author Rumaan Alam Captures Lives Very Different From His Own
The new novel "Rich and Pretty" follows two women who find themselves at a crossroad. Host Linda Wertheimer talks to author Rumaan Alam about writing characters that are nothing like oneself.
Many Manufacturing Workers Don't Make Enough To Keep Off Public Assistance
A UC Berkeley's Labor Center study suggests that many American manufacturing jobs aren't paying enough to keep workers off of public assistance. NPR's Linda Wertheimer talks to the Center's, Ken Jacobs.
Department Of Education Report Shows Racial Disparity In Student Suspensions
Black preschoolers are suspended 3.6 times more often than whites--just one of many revelations from the Department of Education. Host Linda Wertheimer speaks to Ed Team reporter Anya Kamenetz.
1 Year After Church Shooting, Compassion Carries Charleston Forward
After nine black parishioners were gunned down in the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, everything changed. Host Linda Wertheimer speaks with Liz Alston, the church historian for the past 40 years.
Is The Country Ready For A Female President? Pollsters Weigh In
Democratic pollster Margie Omero and Republican pollster Kellyanne Conway speak to host Linda Wertheimer about Hillary Clinton's historic candidacy and how the electorate may or may not respond.
Write An Essay To Win A Local Newspaper
Newspaper for sale! Host Linda Wertheimer talks to Ross Connelly, owner of the Hardwick Gazette in Vermont. After 30 years, he's retiring and holding an essay contest to find a new publisher.
After Nuclear Deal, Iran Pulls Quick Oil Production Rebound
by Jackie Northam
Iran is on track to restore oil production and exports to pre-sanction levels, surprising many analysts. It's one of the areas where Iran has benefited from the nuclear deal it made with world powers.