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Saturday mornings are made for Weekend Edition Saturday, the program 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.
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An overview of public sentiment in the U.K. regarding Trump and his style of politics
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tim Stanley a columnist at the "The Telegraph" about President Trump's visit to the U.K. – and the rise of the populist right in the country.
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Week in Politics: A government shutdown looms; Charlie Kirk's memorial service
A government shutdown looks increasingly likely at the end of the month, and a memorial service for Charlie Kirk is due to be held in Arizona.
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Farm Aid celebrates its 40th anniversary with a benefit concert in Minneapolis
Farm Aid, the annual concert to support family farmers, celebrates 40 years. Newcomer singer-songwriter Jesse Welles — who has a large social media following -- will join long-time musician activists.
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Opinion: Our backgrounds and beliefs may vary, but we're all American
NPR's Scott Simon recounts the toll of five years of political violence in the U.S.
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Latest updates on the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk
The shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk unsettled the nation and is now leading to speculation about the suspect's potential motives.
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Brazil faces fallout after Bolsonaro is sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup
Conspirators, codenames and a coup attempt. Looking at the fallout in Brazil after its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was found guilty of plotting to overthrow the government.
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How open and accessible should American college campuses be?
Should college campuses be open to the outside community? More and more schools are asking that question after campus shootings.
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Missouri approves Trump-supported redistricting plan that may benefit Republicans
Missouri passed a redistricting plan, the latest in a series of moves triggered by Trump's call on GOP-led states to redraw their congressional maps to help maintain the party's narrow House majority.
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Meet Kent Broussard, a retired accountant who just joined LSU's marching band
Retired accountant Kent Broussard of Baton Rouge decided to go back to college so he could audition for a spot in the LSU Tigers Marching Band. He made the cut.
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What's next now that Trump's 'crime emergency' in D.C. has ended? Residents weigh in
President Trump's crime emergency in Washington, D.C., has ended. But both supporters and critics in D.C. say it will have lasting change.
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Why reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing has many concerned about the country's future
NPR's Scott Simon talks with political commentator Charlie Sykes about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and its effect on political discourse.
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Saturday Sports: Challenges for LA Clippers; solid Green Bay Packers; Ambassador Rizzo
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss sports.
