Weekend Edition Sunday for April 9, 2023 : NPR

Politics chat: Abortion developments and the Republican Party

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Law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election cost $40 million. There could be a better way

by Ayesha Rascoe

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election cost $40 million. There could be a better way

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World

The EU is trying to sanction diamonds from Russia

by Jackie Northam

The EU is trying to sanction diamonds from Russia

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Climate

Bumpy airplane ride? Blame climate change

by Ayesha Rascoe , Scott Neuman

Bumpy airplane ride? Blame climate change

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Food

Bon Appetit's Karen Yuan on her love of soggy fries

by Ayesha Rascoe

Bon Appetit's Karen Yuan on her love of soggy fries

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Health

The VA wants to do more for women's health in the military — starting with surprise baby showers

by Jess Mador

The VA wants to do more for women's health in the military — starting with surprise baby showers

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Movies

Actor Owen Wilson on his new movie 'Paint'

by Ayesha Rascoe

Actor Owen Wilson on his new movie 'Paint'

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Politics

Democratic leader of the House in Tennessee on what's next after the expulsion of two members

by Ayesha Rascoe

Democratic leader of the House in Tennessee on what's next after the expulsion of two members

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Banks are spooked and getting stingy about loans – and small businesses are suffering

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Economy

Banks are spooked and getting stingy about loans – and small businesses are suffering

by Scott Horsley

Banks are spooked and getting stingy about loans – and small businesses are suffering

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Health

A drug shortage is making it harder for doctors to treat strep throat

by Ayesha Rascoe , Sydney Lupkin

A drug shortage is making it harder for doctors to treat strep throat

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Business

Community land trusts are providing a solution to gentrification

by Simon Rios

Community land trusts are providing a solution to gentrification

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Science

New research finds plants make noise when stressed

by Ayesha Rascoe

New research finds plants make noise when stressed

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Music

A teenage girl is Mumbai's latest hip-hop sensation

by Raksha Kumar

A teenage girl is Mumbai's latest hip-hop sensation

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Race

Bishop T.D. Jakes on investing in Black communities

by Ayesha Rascoe

Bishop T.D. Jakes on investing in Black communities

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Music Interviews

Natalie Merchant on album 'Keep Your Courage'

by Ayesha Rascoe

Natalie Merchant on album 'Keep Your Courage'

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