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.
Interim Prime Minister Of Haiti Addresses The Future Of Haiti's Government
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Claude Joseph, interim prime minister of Haiti, about talks to determine who will next lead the country.
Unrest Continues In Cuba
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Havana-based Washington Post columnist Abraham Jimenez Enoa about the unrest in Cuba.
A Sickness Spreads, A Parent Dies, And A Mystery Unfolds In 'For Your Own Good'
Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with author Samantha Downing about her latest novel, "For Your Own Good." It's a mystery set at an elite private school.
Home Health Aides, Who Help Elderly And Disabled People, Are In Short Supply
by Kavitha Cardoza
Home health aides work for low wages, but they're critical for elderly and disabled people. A proposal to inject billions of dollars in federal funding may be an opportunity for sweeping change.
Inflation Is Out Of Control In Lebanon And Venezuela. Could It Happen Here?
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Harvard professor Jason Furman, a once top economic advisor to former president Barack Obama, about inflation and the U.S. economy.
Two Athletes Test Positive For COVID-19 Ahead Of Summer Olympics Start
by Leila Fadel
Scores of athletes, officials and media are streaming in to Tokyo for the start of the COVID-delayed Summer Olympics. Already, two athletes have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Latest From Haiti Following President Jovenel Moise's Assassination
by John Otis
The widow of late Haitian President Jovenel Moise says his enemies orchestrated his assassination, but did not give names. Meanwhile, the country's interim government has asked the U.S. for help.
Copa América And The Euro Cup: It's A Big Weekend For Soccer Fans
It's a big weekend for soccer. Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to ESPN's Sebastian Salazar about who dominated the Copa América and who will bring home the glory at the Euro Cup.
Where Portland, Oregon, Stands A Year After Being A Protest Hotspot
by Jonathan Levinson
Racial justice protests in Portland, Ore., have quieted down since last year. The city is now grappling with whether promises for police accountability will actually take shape in the coming months.
Politics Chat: Biden's Priorities Slowed By Partisanship
by Tamara Keith
President Joe Biden plans to use the bully pulpit to push for voting rights, a Democratic priority. Also, former president Donald Trump speaks today at CPAC in Dallas.
Graphic Novel 'Seek You' Illustrates The Loneliness Of Modern Life, Pre-Pandemic
Kristen Radke's second graphic memoir explores isolation and the craving for human connection. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with her about "Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness."
Pandemic Firsts: A Runner Hits The Road (Race) Again
After over a year of training in isolation, avid runner Laura Scholz of Atlanta returns to the Peachtree Road Race. She shares her experience for our series "Pandemic Firsts."