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: Big games and sponsors break Russian ties
Scott Simon talks with Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant about how the world of Sports is reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Georgia Republicans will choose between candidates that supported or denounced Trump
The GOP primary for Georgia's top election office includes a candidate who was pressured by former President Donald Trump to overturn his 2020 defeat and another who supports Trump's election lies.
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CDC drops guidance for universal indoor masking
The CDC is dropping its guidance for universal indoor masking, instead recommending masking pegged to local conditions where spread of the virus is considered high risk.
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Will the current sanctions actually push Russia to withdraw from Ukraine?
Scott Simon speaks to businessman Bill Browder, a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, about sanctions on Russia.
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Her senior recital was on historically censored songs. Then her school censored her
Scott Simon speaks with Friends University student Caitlyn Fox about the recital she was not allowed to perform on campus. It was comprised of songs that were banned from musical theater.
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What is NATO's role in responding to the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
The world is watching how NATO members respond to Russia's attack on Ukraine. Former NATO ambassador Ivo Daalder talks with Scott Simon about NATO's role in the crisis.
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Bears have become bandits and burglars in the Lake Tahoe region
A bear dubbed "Hank the Tank" is breaking into homes in the Lake Tahoe region, along with a few other ursine pals. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife hopes to capture them.
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'Checkout 19' encapsulates a lifelong love affair with the magic of books
An English schoolgirl discovers the power of reading, writing and imagination in the new novel, "Checkout 19." Scott Simon speaks with author Claire-Louise Bennett about her story.
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Araya's new album 'Ethos' meets at the intersection of R&B and electronic
Scott Simon speaks with musician Araya about his new album, "Ethos."
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A Uyghur woman releases her memoir, detailing 3 years in a Chinese reeducation camp
Scott Simon speaks to Gulbahar Haitiwaji, a Uyghur woman who survived three years in a Chinese detention camp. Her memoir is titled "How I Survived a Chinese Reeducation Camp."
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No need to face the cold — you can now get into mushing virtually
For fans of the Iditarod, there's a way to get up close to the sled dog race without ever going outside: fantasy mushing. It's a collaboration between coder David Hunt and musher Danny Seavey.
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Jennifer Sey could have been the next Levi's CEO. She left over her COVID-19 views
The resignation of a Levi Strauss & Co. executive this week has prompted big questions about corporations and speech. Where is the line between personal and professional opinions?