NPR Weekend Edition Saturday
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Weekend Edition Saturday wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories. The two-hour program is hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon.
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Weekend Edition Saturday wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories. The two-hour program is hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon.
Language:
English
Episodes
Opinion: 'Free speech doesn't work just when you agree with it'
9/27/2025
NPR's Scott Simon recalls a First Amendment case from the late 1970s involving the rights of a neo-Nazi group to march through a predominantly Jewish suburb of Chicago.
Duration:00:02:34
A look at former FBI Director James Comey's indictment
9/27/2025
We examine the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey after President Trump called for several of his political enemies -- including Comey -- to be prosecuted.
Duration:00:03:44
Experts say Trump's TikTok deal payment is a shakedown
9/27/2025
The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar payment from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call it a fee and other deals like it "extortion."
Duration:00:03:34
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson explains his proposed 'Eliminate Shutdowns Act'
9/27/2025
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin about the looming government shutdown, and his proposed bill that aims to end shutdowns for good.
Duration:00:04:45
A Trump Republican critic urges constituents to oppose an effort to remove him
9/27/2025
President Trump's most outspoken Republican critic on Capitol Hill is facing immense pressure to fold or pay the price. Now, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is asking constituents to fight an effort to oust him.
Duration:00:03:58
Meteorite collectors gather in Cincinnati this weekend for 'Meet a Meteorite'
9/27/2025
Meteorites - the rocks that hurtle from outer space and make it to Earth, get a moment to shine when collectors gather in Cincinnati to show off the treasures they have found this Saturday.
Duration:00:03:11
How did Illinois become the 'Great Pumpkin State?'
9/27/2025
Scott Simon takes a look at the booming decorative gourd business in Illinois.
Duration:00:03:09
The U.N. marks its 80th anniversary. A foreign affairs expert reviews its relevance
9/27/2025
The United Nations marks its 80th Anniversary this year. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nahal Toosi, senior foreign affairs correspondent at Politico, about the organization's relevance today.
Duration:00:05:56
Week in Politics: Comey's indictment; Trump at the U.N.; potential government shutdown
9/27/2025
We discuss former FBI Director James Comey's indictment and the political fallout from a possible government shutdown starting next week.
Duration:00:04:12
America Ferrera talks about her role in the new film 'The Lost Bus'
9/27/2025
"The Lost Bus" tells the true story of a school bus driver who rescues 22 children during California's deadliest wildfire. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with America Ferrera, who plays a teacher in the film.
Duration:00:08:03
What does the impending expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act mean?
9/27/2025
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuben Brigety, a former U.S. ambassador to the African Union, about the importance of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which expires next week.
Duration:00:05:11
Meklit Hadero discusses her album, 'A Piece of Infinity,' a nod to her Ethiopian roots
9/27/2025
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to musician Meklit Hadero about her new album, "A Piece of Infinity," which celebrates Ethiopian music.
Duration:00:08:09
How a friend helped bring a former fellow Army vet back to the U.S.
9/27/2025
As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from Army veterans Laura Meza and Livy Lazaro - both children of immigrants - who joined the military after high school.
Duration:00:03:57
One year after Hurricane Helene -- how it reshaped many people's perspectives
9/27/2025
For people who live in the path of Hurricane Helene, the storm has changed their thinking about being prepared for and living through the next disaster.
Duration:00:07:18
Janice Hallett discusses her new novel, 'The Killer Question'
9/27/2025
Pub quizzes are a popular part of British life. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Janice Hallett about her new novel, "The Killer Question" – a tale of a trivia night that turns deadly.
Duration:00:07:28
NPR-Ipsos poll: Americans don't broadly support Trump's National Guard deployments
9/27/2025
Americans are concerned about crime, but don't broadly support President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to U.S. cities, according to a new NPR-IPSOS poll.
Duration:00:05:34
Opinion: Robert Redford will always light up our screens
9/20/2025
The late Robert Redford will be remembered for his many movie roles. But he also leaves the artistic legacy of the Sundance Film Festival, which nurtured generations of independent filmmakers.
Duration:00:02:50
What does free speech mean?
9/20/2025
The First Amendment is meant to protect freedom of speech for the nation's people and press. But this week, that protection was tested.
Duration:00:05:45
What does the CDC panel vote on childhood vaccine changes mean?
9/20/2025
Will Stone summarizes the CDC advisory committee's rollback of two vaccines for kids and the restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Duration:00:04:22
International Rescue Committee official explains suspension of programs in Gaza City
9/20/2025
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the International Rescue Committee's head of emergencies, Bob Kitchen, about the aid organization's decision to close all its programming in Gaza City, amid an Israeli military takeover of the city.
Duration:00:04:52