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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: The Fate Of The Tokyo Olympics
We talk about Japan's determination to hold the Olympics and more inroads for women in sports.
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Veteran Broadcaster Larry King Dies At 87
With his trademark suspenders and Brooklyn-accented baritone, King spoke with world leaders, celebrities, authors, scientists, athletes — everyone.
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Opinion: Joe Biden's Lifetime Of Experience
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and career of the nation's newest, and oldest, president.
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Loyal Dog Spent Days Waiting Outside Hospital For Sick Owner
When Cemal Senturk was taken to a hospital in Turkey, his dog Boncuk proved he was truly man's best friend.
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Maurice Chammah Charts The History Of The Death Penalty In 'Let The Lord Sort Them'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Maurice Chammah, staff writer for the Marshall Project and author of a new book, Let the Lord Sort Them: The Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty.
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Saturday Sports: Two Quarterback Legends To Face Off In NFC Championship
We talk to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the AFC and NFC championships coming up this weekend, the new NHL seasons and the latest with the Tokyo Olympics.
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How D.C. Locals Are Processing The Insurrection At The Capitol
Scott Simon talks to Kojo Nnamdi, host of WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show, about how last week's insurrection and dangers surrounding inauguration day are impacting the D.C. community.
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Biden's Plan To Expand Coronavirus Vaccine Access
President-elect Joe Biden plans for a mass vaccination push that will dramatically expand access amid a worsening pandemic and limited vaccine supply.
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Saturday Sports: NFL Playoffs Begin
The NFL playoffs will bring us some nail biters to look forward to. And, we talk about the high profile NBA trade of James Harden.
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Week In Politics: Trump Is Impeached Again
We take a look at President Trump's second impeachment, how congress might handle Biden administration business and look ahead to next week's presidential inauguration.
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Who Should Get The Coronavirus Vaccine? For Some States, The Honor System Rules
States are using the honor system to determine who gets a coronavirus vaccine. Cheating would be easy, but pharmacist Jenny Arnold tells NPR's Scott Simon they don't want to police the process.
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Opinion: Remembering Journalist And Friend Neil Sheehan
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and work of famed reporter Neil Sheehan who obtained the Pentagon Papers. Sheehan died this week at the age of 84.