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
Musicians protest through song at festival in Taiwan
4/5/2025
At Taiwan's premier music festival, artists went political with their tunes and lyrics.
Duration:00:03:11
U.S. business owner is "cautiously optimistic" in the face of sweeping tariffs
4/5/2025
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Doug Adams, the president of Adams Corp, about the impact of tariffs on his business and industry.
Duration:00:05:09
Trump closes loophole used by American shoppers to buy Chinese goods tariff-free
4/5/2025
The so-called de minimis exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.
Duration:00:04:22
Almost three years after a devastating hurricane, restaurant owner finds his lost sign
4/5/2025
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dan Billheimer, owner of the Lighthouse Café in Sanibel, Florida, about reuniting with an artifact from his restaurant that had disappeared after Hurricane Ian in 2022.
Duration:00:03:49
The Mason bee has become the unsung hero of the honey bee population
4/5/2025
Honey bee populations are again declining, threatening crops. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Dave Hunter, who raises the unsung hero of the orchard (and champion pollinator), the Mason bee.
Duration:00:03:53
One of Colorado's oldest ski-lift is retiring, but first a celebration
4/5/2025
When the Segundo ski lift in Colorado was first installed, Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House and candy bars cost a nickel. It's finally being replaced, but not before a big retirement party.
Duration:00:02:59
Co-writer and director Ray Mendoza discusses film 'Warfare'
4/5/2025
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ray Mendoza about the film, "Warfare," which he wrote and directed with Alex Garland. The film is based on Mendoza's experiences as a US Navy SEAL fighting in Iraq.
Duration:00:06:45
Lucy Caldwell discusses her latest novel, 'These Days'
4/5/2025
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Lucy Caldwell about her novel, "These Days." It's set during the days - and nights - of the Belfast Blitz, when Germany bombed the Irish city during WWII.
Duration:00:07:21
Saturday Sports: Final Four this weekend, unbreakable NHL record now tied
4/5/2025
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss the NCAA Final Four and the formerly unbreakable NHL record that's now tied about to be broken.
Duration:00:04:38
Joe Keery on his latest album, 'The Crux'
4/5/2025
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Joe Keery. Famous for playing Steve Harrington on "Stranger Things," Keery is also a musician and now out with his new album.
Duration:00:06:40
John Kenny on his new novel, 'I See You've Called In Dead'
4/5/2025
NPR's Scott Simon asks New Yorker contributor John Kenney about his comic new novel "I See You've Called in Dead." It's centered on a newswire obituary writer.
Duration:00:07:47
How educational leaders are navigating this moment
4/5/2025
The Trump administration is putting pressure on institutions of higher education, threatening to withhold federal grants unless these institutions fall in line with the administration's policies.
Duration:00:05:20
Tensions are rising in the Middle East again, and the U.S. is deeply involved
4/5/2025
Just a couple months ago, the Middle East seemed to be calming down, at least a bit. But now the region is heating up again, and the U.S. is very deeply involved. NPR's Greg Myre connects the dots.
Duration:00:04:43
Week in politics: New tariffs tank stock market, Sen. Cory Booker breaks Senate record
4/5/2025
President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs on nearly every country sent the stock market plunging this week and ignited anxiety about the future of the economy.
Duration:00:05:37
Opinion: Art fair flyers should showcase human creativity
4/5/2025
Organizers of Oakland's First Fridays art festival made a flyer promoting the event using AI, and are facing backlash for not using an actual artist. NPR's Scott Simon explains.
Duration:00:02:19
TikTok creators go from sadness and fear to...'whatever!' over app's future
4/5/2025
It's been an emotional rollercoaster for TikTok creators over the past few months, with the app's future uncertain. But there are ways to decompress.
Duration:00:02:50
LA Dodgers bound for the White House to celebrate World Series championship
4/4/2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be at the White House to celebrate their World Series win. But not everyone is happy that the team will meet with President Trump.
Duration:00:01:56
Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit
4/4/2025
A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From seafood to olive oil, these items will likely cost more under President Trump's tariffs.
Duration:00:02:57
Senate Republicans move forward with their budget plan to promote Trump's agenda
4/2/2025
If passed, the package could become a hallmark of President Trump's second term. But a number of obstacles remain ahead.
Duration:00:04:04
Why Stephen Miller has become one of Trump's closest aides on some of his signature issues
3/29/2025
We examine the role of one of President Trump's longest-serving and closest advisers: Deputy Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller.
Duration:00:04:58