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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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."
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Excerpt: WBEZ's 'City On Fire'
It has been 100 years since race the drowning of a young black man sparked race riots in Chicago. WBEZ's City on Fire is an audio drama about the riots.
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Judy Garland's Personal Assistant On 'Judy'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rosalyn Wilder, Judy Garland's personal assistant during her engagement at a London nightclub — just months before Garland died. He asks her about the new movie Judy.
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Saturday Sports: Baseball Playoffs
Major League Baseball playoffs are underway. Additionally, one-game wild card playoffs can rob the season of drama. Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.
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Zadie Smith Has An Eclectic Mix Of Short Stories In 'Grand Union'
Grand Union is novelist Zadie Smith's first collection of short stories. It's an eclectic mix. Smith says writing short stories allowed her to experiment with form, style and genre.
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Opinion: The Sitcom President And The Reality Show President
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the television show parallels of President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and the call between them at the center of an impeachment inquiry.