Weekend Edition Saturday

Episodes

• Yemen's president steps down in effort to end 7-year civil war

  Scott Simon speaks to Yemen analyst Nadwa Al-Dawsari about the Yemeni president's transfer of power and its significance.

  Apr 09, 2022 at 5:01 am

• Former Poet Laureate Billy Collins reads his poem 'Introduction to Poetry'

  To welcome National Poetry Month, we take a listen to former Poet Laureate Billy Collins read his poem, "Introduction to Poetry."

  Apr 02, 2022 at 5:23 am

• In new novel, Elizabeth Zott is a chemist with a cooking show, thanks to gender roles

  A no-nonsense chemist becomes a TV cooking-show sensation in the new novel "Lessons in Chemistry." Scott Simon talks with author Bonnie Garmus about her book.

  Apr 02, 2022 at 5:22 am

• Saturday sports: UConn and S.C. in women's NCAA final; men's Final Four tonight

  South Carolina and UConn face off later today in the women's NCAA basketball final. The men's contenders will be decided tonight. Plus, the men's World Cup soccer matchups.

  Apr 02, 2022 at 5:13 am

• Utility prices in Italy have almost quadrupled due to reliance on Russian natural gas

  In Italy, which gets 40% of its natural gas from Russia, the war in Ukraine has as much as quadrupled utility prices. The government is trying to wean itself off of Russian fuel within three years.

  Apr 02, 2022 at 5:04 am

• Lifting pandemic border restrictions could result in an influx of migrants to U.S.

  The CDC says it will end the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42 on May 23. But some lawmakers are concerned that lifting those restrictions could lead to a record influx of migrants.

  Apr 02, 2022 at 5:00 am

• A new book argues the U.S. South shapes the nation's political and cultural landscape

  NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Cynthia Tucker and Frye Galliard about their new book, "Southernization of America: a Story of Democracy in the Balance."

  Mar 26, 2022 at 6:09 am

• Saturday sports: Elite Eight begins; top player retires from women's tennis

  St. Peter's University continues its incredible run in the NCAA championships, the Cleveland Browns face blowback, and the world's top-ranked tennis player announces her retirement at age 25.

  Mar 26, 2022 at 6:04 am

• The 'visible mending' trend of fixing clothes can be traced to a Japanese tradition

  The "visible mending" movement is being driven by individuals concerned about the environmental impact of new clothing. But its roots go back centuries to the Japanese tradition of sachiko.

  Mar 26, 2022 at 5:57 am

• Louisiana program helps transition young adults out of foster care and into adulthood

  A program in Louisiana helps young adults who've aged out of the foster care system. It gives them guidance on how to meet basic needs like housing, work and healthcare on their own.

  Mar 26, 2022 at 5:48 am

• President Biden visits Poland in diplomatic trip to Europe

  President Biden is visiting Poland, next door to Ukraine. He gave a speech to U.S. troops stationed there to raise morale and also met with Polish President Andrzej Duda.

  Mar 26, 2022 at 5:43 am

• Some Ukrainians forced from their homes are fleeing to small towns for refuge

  Charities in Ukraine are overwhelmed by the millions of refugees who've been forced from their homes and are looking for safe places to stay.

  Mar 26, 2022 at 5:03 am