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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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Richmond To Remove Confederate Statues From Historic Avenue
NPR's Scott Simon talks with historian Julian Hayter of the University of Richmond about plans from elected officials to remove 5 confederate statues.
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10-Year-Old Girl Sends Art Kits To Kids In Crisis During Pandemic
Chelsea Phaire is using her stay-at-home time during the pandemic to expand her charity and to send more art supplies to children in foster care. She shares what motivates her.
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Inside 'Oh, Hello: The P'dcast' With Gil Faizon And George St. Geegland
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Faizon and St. Geegland, who sound oddly like comedians John Mulaney and Nick Kroll, about their podcast.
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Week In Sports: Minnesota Teams Respond To Death Of George Floyd
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Bryant Howard about the week in sports news.
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Libertarians Name 2020 Candidate: Meet Jo Jorgensen
After four days of online campaigning and speechmaking, the Libertarian Party has selected its nominee. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Jorgensen, an activist who teaches psychology at Clemson University.
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Philando Castile's Uncle On Bridging The Gap Between Community, Police
After his nephew was killed by police in 2016, Clarence Castile became a St. Paul, Minn., reserve police officer to understand the divisions. He speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the experience.
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Opinion: Larry Kramer, A Remembrance Of A Fierce AIDS Activist
NPR's Scott Simon remembers AIDS activist Larry Kramer who died this week. He was 84.
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Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Georgia Landlord Steps Up To Assist Tenants
During the first month of shutdowns, Atlanta commercial landlord Robert Fransen decided to work with his tenants to cut them a break on their rent and help them adapt their businesses to the pandemic.
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Fear Of Public Restrooms Prompts Creative Solutions As Some Businesses Reopen
Some people are afraid to use potentially germ-filled public restrooms as stay-at-home restrictions begin lifting. That's boosting sales of products that offer creative alternatives.
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Pac Man, A Video Game Icon, Turns 40
Munch munch munch munch - Pac Man, the classic video game that ate up hours of Gen X youth turns 40. We mark the anniversary.
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Remembering Annie Glenn, Speech Disorder Advocate And Widow Of Astronaut John Glenn
NPR's Scott Simon remembers Annie Glenn, who overcame a profound stutter in mid-life, then became a champion for those with speech challenges. She died this week from COVID complications.
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Cities Must Rethink Public Transportation As States Reopen Amid Pandemic
As businesses reopen, many city dwellers worry about the risks of public transit. Cities are trying to figure out how to safeguard public health, keep people moving, and avoid a gridlock nightmare.