Weekend Edition Saturday
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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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Episodes
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Saturday Sports: College basketball, NBA all-star weekend, Kansas City parade shooting
NPR's Scott Simon and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan talk about women's college basketball, the NBA all-star weekend, and the Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting.
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Indiana University abruptly canceled a Palestinian artist's exhibit. It's now sold out
Indiana University canceled a planned exhibit of the artwork of Palestinian-American artist Samia Halaby. Now a one-day exhibit by new organizers is sold out.
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China's economic influence in the Middle East could potentially help it broker peace
NPR's Scott Simon asks Prof. Dawn Murphy of the National War College about China's economic influence in the Middle East and how the U.S. hopes to manage it.
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A year after the Ohio train derailment, experts still worry about toxins it released
A year after the fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, experts and others are still concerned about toxins and their aftereffects.
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At Sundance, filmmakers say the space to get indie films made is shrinking
The Sundance Film Festival has honored independent movies for 40 years. At this year's gathering, filmmakers expressed unease at the state of the industry.
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Trump backs out of Arizona fundraiser after allegations surface against state GOP chair
Former President Donald Trump cancelled an event in Arizona after a recording leaked of the state G.O.P chair seeming to bribe Senate hopeful Kari Lake not to run for office.
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In Oregon, some see the benefits of psychedelic treatment for mental health conditions
When Oregon legalized psilocybin, it did so under a bill that specifically cited the drug's efficacy in treating mental health conditions. Centers are now opening their doors across the state.
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Kaveh Akbar on his debut novel 'Martyr!'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to writer Kaveh Akbar about his debut novel, "Martyr!", his debut novel.
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Saturday Sports: NFL divisional playoffs, the end of Sports Illustrated?
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michelle Steele discuss the NFL divisional playoffs and what looks like the end of "Sports Illustrated."
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U.S. politicians sometimes offer recipes. One man puts them all to the test
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bennett Rea about the real recipes he has tried from U.S. politicians. Rea's blog is called "Cookin' with Congress."
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Saturday Sports: It's the end of an era for two legendary football coaches
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about two legendary football coaches, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick, who are both leaving their jobs.
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In Pittsburgh, some note the irony of U.S. Steel's expected sale to a Japanese firm
Some longtime residents of Pittsburgh are mourning the expected sale of U.S. Steel. The assets could be sold to a Japanese firm in what some say is a particularly ironic twist.