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Weekend Edition Sunday premiered on January 18, 1987, and was the last of NPR's major newsmagazines to hit air. Since then, Weekend Edition Sunday has covered newsmakers and artists, scientists and politicans, music makers of all kinds, writers, thinkers, theologians and all manner of news events. Hosted originally by Susan Stamberg, the show has been anchored by Liane Hansen since 1989.

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Sunday, April 8, 2012

Cambridge, Oxford And A Race For Water Supremacy

Saturday was the annual showdown between Cambridge and Oxford universities on the River Thames. Vicki Barker has the results from the historic boat race.

Two Arrests In Tulsa, Okla., Shootings

Two men have been arrested following the shootings in Tulsa, Okla., on Friday. Three people died and two were critically wounded. Host Rachel Martin talks to Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett about the shootings.

Wisc. Stays In Play Even After Primaries

The presidential primary is over, but there are plenty of hotly contested elections still to come in Wisconsin this year. Chuck Quirmbach of Wisconsin Public Radio reports on the state's high profile among this year's political campaigns.

Negro League Stats, As They've Never Been Seen

Over the last decade, the Baseball Hall of Fame has started to dig up the missing data of the Negro Leagues, recently releasing records of thousands of players to the thrill of scholars and fans alike. Host Rachel Martin talks stats with Rob Neyer, baseball editor at Baseball Nation.

Romney Rolls On As Santorum Sticks It Out

There's a question whether Rick Santorum will prolong his presidential campaign to finish in Pennsylvania later this month. Mitt Romney, on the other hand, is moving in for the kill, buying $1.8 million of airtime in the state. NPR's Mara Liasson reports on the state of the GOP nominating campaign.

The Foreign Policy Advantage For Obama 2012

The Obama campaign is expected to start highlighting what they consider a long list of national security accomplishments. For more on the foreign policy angles to this election, host Rachel Martin speaks with Michael O'Hanlon, a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution.

Betting Big On Santorum, Donor's Motives A Mystery

While some of the mega-donors to the presidential superPACs have understandable self-interest or are frequent political givers, Louisiana businessman and oil industry executive William Doré is an enigmatic figure. He's given $1.5 million to the superPAC supporting Rick Santorum, but why?

CBS Neswman Mike Wallace Dies

CBS News veteran Mike Wallace has died, the network announced Sunday. He was 93. Rachel Martin talks to NPR's David Folkenflik about Wallace's legacy.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

From Mexico, Con Amor: Exploring Vive Latino 2012

Alt.Latino hosts Jasmine Garsd and Felix Contreras return from one of the biggest music festivals in Latin America with stories to tell and new discoveries to share.

Testing Your Wits With Knowledge Of Spirits

Today's challenges are from an old English book called Lateral Thinking Puzzles by Hannah Robson and Nick Hoare. They all have a drinking theme, and they'll test your wits.

The Importance Of Earl Scruggs, As Told By His Followers

Weekend Edition Sunday revisits a 2007 conversation with Tony Trischka, Bela Fleck and Steve Martin.

Beethoven's 10th Symphony: For Real?

Weekend Edition Sunday takes a look at the mysterious saga of a new Beethoven discovery.

'Faith And Freedom' In Wis. Primary Push

Wisconsin holds its presidential primary on Tuesday. Among the many campaign events this weekend, was one sponsored by the Faith and Freedom Coalition, a national organization that wants to make sure Christian conservative and evangelical voters turn out in large numbers this year. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Myanmar Party Says Dissident Leader Wins Election

Supporters of the main opposition party celebrated a projected victory in closely watched by-elections as Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi won a seat in the country's parliament for the first time. The results could help to consolidate support for political reforms and herald the end of foreign sanctions on a country ruled by a military junta.

Willem Dafoe: A 'Hunter' With A Restless Eye

Willem Dafoe is having a busy spring at the cineplex: he's had roles in the sci-fi epic John Carter and in the apocalyptic drama 4:44, and in the new eco-thriller The Hunter, Dafoe plays a mercenary tracking down the world's last Tasmanian tiger.

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Where's Jimmy Hoffa? Everywhere And Nowhere

Food

The Mystery Of the Ridiculously Pricey Bag Of Potatoes

Politics

Obama's Unplanned NSA Discussion

Technology

Teens Find The Right Tools For Their Social-Media Jobs

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