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Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story. Weekend Edition covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor, courtesy of NPR host Scott Simon.
The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive was about to launch an exhibition of historic quilts, when federal funding earmarked to conserve them had been canceled.- A slew of Supreme Court decisions this summer will have far-reaching consequences. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Leah Litman, law professor at the University of Michigan, about what to expect.
- NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks actor Elizabeth Banks about her new show, "The Better Sister."
- In "Great Black Hope," a young, gay, Black man is reeling even before his socialite roommate is found dead. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Rob Franklin about race, class, addiction, and his debut novel.
- Parts of the U.S. air traffic control system still rely on floppy disks and computers running Windows 95. The Trump istration is pushing for an overhaul, but it won't be easy or cheap.
- Evangelicals are among President Trump's strongest ers but some evangelical leaders have been critical of his immigration policies, creating divisions between pulpits and pews.
- NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist for New Century Advisors, what the latest job figures tell us about the state of the economy.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. frequently harkens back to when his uncle was president as a healthier time for Americans. But American life expectancy in 1960 was almost ten years shorter than it is today. And the leading causes of death were chronic diseases.
- Lila Forde is one of the entrants to NPR's Tiny Desk Contest. She explains the story behind her song, "Brick by Brick," which took on more significance after the LA wildfires this year.
- Every year, Jeff Lunden looks at those who do essential work on Broadway but aren't recognized by the Tonys. This year, he spoke with those who have made video a dazzling new Broadway trend.