Weekend Edition Sunday for August 11, 2024 (2024)

Politics

Harris inches ahead in the polls amidst swing state campaigning

byAyesha Rascoe,Mara Liasson

4 min

Harris inches ahead in the polls amidst swing state campaigning

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National

Vance and Walz both claim the Midwest. What does it mean to be Midwestern?

byAyesha Rascoe

6 min

Vance and Walz both claim the Midwest. What does it mean to be Midwestern?

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An "uncommitted" voter holds a sign opposing President Biden’s policy toward Israel’s war in Gaza, outside a polling place in Dearborn, Mich., ahead of that state's presidential primary in February. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Politics

Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope on Harris

byDon Gonyea,Lexie Schapitl

4 min

Leaders of the movement that protested Biden on Israel express some hope on Harris

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Asia

Student protests in Bangladesh ousted its prime minister. What's next for the region?

byAyesha Rascoe

4 min

Student protests in Bangladesh ousted its prime minister. What's next for the region?

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Africa

Nigerian athletes say mismanagement by the country's officials cost them the Olympics

byAyesha Rascoe,Emmanuel Akinwotu

4 min

Nigerian athletes say mismanagement by the country's officials cost them the Olympics

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National

80 years ago, Smokey Bear taught Americans about fire safety. Is he still relevant?

byEric Whitney,Melissa Sevigny

3 min

80 years ago, Smokey Bear taught Americans about fire safety. Is he still relevant?

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!

byWill Shortz

5 min

Sunday Puzzle: This puzzle is as easy as 1-2-3!

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National

Worms are infecting Colorado's sweet corn. Moths with STDs could help

byEric Whitney,Stina Sieg

3 min

Worms are infecting Colorado's sweet corn. Moths with STDs could help

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Music Interviews

Pianist Chad Lawson's new album is an 'invitation to decompress'

byAyesha Rascoe

6 min

Pianist Chad Lawson's new album is an 'invitation to decompress'

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Politics

Harris picks her running mate and other political news, from the newsmakers themselves

byAyesha Rascoe

3 min

Harris picks her running mate and other political news, from the newsmakers themselves

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Politics

A lesser-known aspect of Trump rallies: they all begin with prayer

byAyesha Rascoe

6 min

A lesser-known aspect of Trump rallies: they all begin with prayer

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Middle East

The U.S. is bracing for an Iranian response to the killing of a senior Hamas leader

byAyesha Rascoe

3 min

The U.S. is bracing for an Iranian response to the killing of a senior Hamas leader

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National

In Ferguson, some businesses destroyed during the 2014 protests are still rebuilding

byEric Schmid

4 min

In Ferguson, some businesses destroyed during the 2014 protests are still rebuilding

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Sports

Amateur runners will get the chance to compete on the same course as Olympic athletes

byJuana Summers

5 min

Amateur runners will get the chance to compete on the same course as Olympic athletes

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Africa

Protests against Kenya's president have sparked a new wave of music, poetry and art

byEmmanuel Igunza

3 min

Protests against Kenya's president have sparked a new wave of music, poetry and art

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Author Interviews

Gabino Iglesias on his book 'House of Bone and Rain'

byAyesha Rascoe

7 min

Gabino Iglesias on his book 'House of Bone and Rain'

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Movies

‘Sebastian’ re-writes the sex work movie

byRyan Benk,Ayesha Rascoe

8 min

In 'Sebastian', an author in search of inspiration turns sex worker

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Weekend Edition Sunday for August 11, 2024 (2024)

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The Weeknd's target audience is mainly male teens from the ages of 13 to 18. Eventhough many other people love his music and can attract females because he may be a sex symbol.

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Guinness World Records names The Weeknd the world's most popular artist. The Weeknd has been declared the most popular musician on the planet, according to statistics collected by Guinness World Records.

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The Weeknd currently has almost 30 million more monthly listeners than second-placed Miley Cyrus (82.4 million). He is also comfortably ahead of Shakira (81.6 million), Ariana Grande (80.6 million), Taylor Swift (80.2 million), Rihanna (78.5 million), and his closest male challenger, Ed Sheeran (77.5 million).

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3-Day Weekend features host Jess Roy as she travels to ACC college towns. Jess introduces fans to unique activities, visits historic spots, eats at popular restaurants and establishments, wh...

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The Weeknd's first song “Birthday Suit” released on August 16, 2009.

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Greene then departed, hosting his final episode on December 29, 2020, and was succeeded by longtime KPCC journalist A Martínez, who was added to the program in July 2021, to broadcast from NPR West. King left on December 10, 2021, with correspondent Leila Fadel named to succeed her in early 2022.

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2015: The single "Earned It" boosted The Weeknd to mainstream fame. Released officially on February 15, 2015, "Earned It" became synonymous with erotic-novel-turned-movie, "50 Shades of Grey." As The Weeknd's fame continued to grow, he began writing more songs about sex and love while reducing his references to drugs.

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