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Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition from NPR News appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story. This two-hour morning newsmagazine, covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor. Hosted by Scott Simon on Saturdays and Ayesha Rascoe on Sundays.
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Twin Shadow, aka George Lewis, Jr, about his new self-titled album. Lewis returned to his birthplace, the Dominican Republic, to record it.
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Another test mission for Virgin Galactic's passenger rocket plane takes its owner, billionaire Richard Branson, into space - if only to the edge and if only for 90 minutes.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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The Virginia city took down statues of Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, toppling symbols that were at the center of the deadly Unite the Right rally in 2017.
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Scott Simon speaks with author Dana Spiotta about her latest novel, "Wayward."
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Known for its deft handling of canonical classics and contemporary music, the Attacca Quartet breaks new ground on a major-label debut featuring music by Flying Lotus, Squarepusher and other EDM acts.
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The warming climate is raising the risk of major wildfires almost everywhere, including in normally wet New England. Forest managers in New Hampshire are alerting residents and stepping up prevention.
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Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media discusses the ongoing felony assault investigation against the Dodger's Trevor Bauer as well as the Wimbledon, NBA, Euro Cup and Copa América games this weekend.
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