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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: World Series
The World Series match up between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros isn't the only drama for the Texas team. Their pitcher was mocked by Yankees fans and their assistant GM was canned.
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Saturday Sports: World Series
It's all about baseball as NPR's Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the World Series matchup, and about Yankees fans behaving badly.
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My Signature Song: 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles
Listener Ashley Syruws of Buffalo, N.Y., shares her signature song, "She Used to Be Mine" by Sara Bareilles. It helped her break away from an unhappy marriage.
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California Wants To Train Doctors To Prevent Gun Deaths
NPR's Scott Simon asks UC Davis Health psychiatrist Amy Barnhorst about training doctors to prevent gun deaths through counseling patients.
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Meet The Mysterious Blob At The Paris Zoo
NPR's Scott Simon asks Audrey Dussutour of the French National Center for Scientific Research about a blob on display at the Paris Zoological Park.
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The Middle East: Trump Pulls Back, Putin Pushes In
Donald Trump wants to reduce the U.S. presence in the Middle East. Vladimir Putin has been pushing to increase Russia's role. Events in Syria have crystallized the larger aims of both leaders.
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Opinion: NBA Sidelines Free Speech In Favor Of China
Scott Simon says the NBA has been handling China with kid gloves, in contrast with how outspoken coaches and players have been with their thoughts on America.
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Remembering Henry 'Gip' Gipson
Musician Henry "Gip" Gipson died this week. He ran a legendary blues juke joint in Bessemer, Ala.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas On 'The Sky Is Pink'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Priyanka Chopra Jonas about her new movie, The Sky Is Pink.
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Saturday Sports: China And The NBA, Washington Mystics, Simone Biles
The China-NBA spat heats up, the Washington Mystics are WNBA champs and American gymnast Simone Biles wins her fifth all-around world title.
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Hong Kong's 2 'Uncles' On The Front Lines
Protests in Hong Kong have seen violent escalations in recent weeks. Some older men are now entering the fray as buffers between young demonstrators and police, hoping to prevent bloodshed.
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Opinion: Did Secretary Pompeo Forget His West Point Pledge?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a West Point graduate, should remember the academy's honor code as the Ukraine story unfolds: "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do."