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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After Ohio train derailment, 2023 was the year that put rail safety in the spotlight
A fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio pushed a demand for new rail safety measures in 2023.
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Saturday Sports: two sports dynasties come to an end
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss the end of two sports dynasties that have dominated this century: the Golden State Warrior's and the New England Patriots.
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Rose Betts explains the songwriting process behind her new song 'Irish Eyes'
English singer Rose Betts explains the story behind her song, "Irish Eyes." (This story first aired on Weekend Edition Sunday on October 1, 2023.)
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Rose Previte, of D.C.'s Michelin star restaurant Maydan, releases her debut cookbook
NPR's Asma Khalid and Rose Previte cook stuffed summer squash with lamb and rice. It's a recipe from Previte's new cookbook, Maydan.
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Migrant families arriving in Massachusetts face uncertainty as they're put on waitlists
The Massachusetts budget is in limbo as state politicians argue over funding for migrant shelters. Homeless and migrant families are facing uncertainty as winter begins.
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Vice President Harris announces new policies at COP28, hoping to attract young voters
Vice President Harris speaks at the UN climate summit in Dubai, delivering a message the White House hopes young voters back in the U.S. will hear.
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Dog walking injuries can be surprisingly common
A study from Johns Hopkins University reveals the extent of dog walking injuries that are bad enough to send people to the ER. (This story first aired on Weekend Edition on May 13, 2023.)
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Saturday Sports: NFL Thanksgiving; college football; Oscar Pistorius granted parole
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the NFL Thanksgiving games, rivalry week in college football, and a disgraced former Olympian receiving parole from prison.
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A new documentary shows the impact of book bans in Florida public schools on the kids
In her directorial debut, Sheila Nevins' chronicles the impact of book bans in Florida public schools. She tells NPR's Scott Simon what inspired her to profile those most affected — the students.
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Tourism in Europe is back after the COVID-19 lull — and locals have mixed feelings
Floods of tourists are boosting post-pandemic economies in cities around the world, but not always to the satisfaction of locals. Seville, in Spain, is one example.
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Saturday Sports: Oakland A's big move, controversy in sports reporting
Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele talk about Oakland losing the A's and controversy in sports journalism over a sideline reporter's admission that she fabricated reports.
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Members of Israeli and Palestinian communities discuss compassion
Israeli Jews, Arab citizens of Israel, and Palestinians speak about the pain they share and their desire for a better way forward, one that releases them from a prison of retribution and violence.