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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Gun Sales Rise In Past Year, Especially Among Women And African Americans
Uncertainty and unrest during the last year have lead millions of Americans to buy guns for the first time. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to one of them, Ermiya Fanaeian of Salt Lake City.
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Opinion: Death Of A Teenage Protester in Myanmar
A teenager, Kyal Sin, also known as Angel, was killed during recent protests in Myanmar. NPR's Scott Simon considers her final moments and her legacy.
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Bridget Kearney Taps Into The 'Exhaustion' Of Being A Woman In New Song
Lake Street Dive's Bridget Kearney wrote "Being a Woman," a track on the band's new album, Obviously. She says she wanted to convey exhaustion.
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Imbolo Mbue Tells A Tale Of Corporate Greed And Environmental Destruction In New Book
NPR's Scott Simon asks author Imbolo Mbue about her new novel, How Beautiful We Were.
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Saturday Sports: Sporting Events Begin Return Towards In-Person Attendance
The NBA All-Star game will be played March 7 in Atlanta with more than a thousand expected attendees. NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant on what this could mean for the pandemic.
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The Pandemic Has Kept Humans Apart. But At Zoos, A Baby Boom Emerges
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Houston Zoo General Curator Kevin Hodge about the pandemic baby boom at his zoo.
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Daniel Pazmino, 53: Marta Sanchez's 'Desesperada'
The beloved uncle was a big fan of the Spanish singer.
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In The Story Of U.S. Immigration, Black Immigrants Are Often Left Out
Nana Gyamfi, Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, tells NPR's Scott Simon about challenges Black immigrants to the U.S. face.
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OPINION: It's Hard To Shake Hands And Kiss Babies On Zoom
Pandemic social distancing has made candidates for New York mayor both more and less accessible.
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Saturday Sports: Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With Sex Crimes Dies By Suicide
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Tom Goldman about John Geddert's suicide and what it means for USA gymnastics. Then they move on to women's soccer: A guest from 2009 and the US women's national team.
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Julien Baker Gets Vulnerable In 'Little Oblivions'
After taking a two-year step back from the spotlight, Julien Baker returns with a self-produced album titled Little Oblivions.
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New York Law Gives Nursing Homes Protection In COVID-19 Death Suits
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Tracey Alvino, assistant director of Voices for Seniors, about nursing home liability during the pandemic.