Weekend Edition Saturday

Episodes

• Democrats Campaign At South Carolina Fish Fry

  Democratic presidential candidates attended a major event last night for South Carolina Democrats, a fish fry held by Rep. Jim Clyburn. He's defended Joe Biden's recent comments about segregationists.

  Jun 22, 2019 at 5:05 am

• ICE Plans Large-Scale Raids

  Acting ICE Director Mark Morgan defended his plan to arrest and deport thousands of migrant families in an interview with NPR.

  Jun 22, 2019 at 5:05 am

• Chanelle Benz On 'The Gone Dead'

  Chanelle Benz's new novel is a story that swells with Mississippi swelter, blood oaths, old grudges, conspiracy theories and everlasting mysteries. Scott Simon talks with her about the book.

  Jun 22, 2019 at 5:05 am
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  Franco Zeffirelli, Creator Of Lavish Productions On Screen And Stage, Dies At 96

  The Italian director staged sumptuously visualized operas, which often resembled Renaissance paintings brought to life. On film, he brought Shakespearean and biblical tales to the big screen.

  Jun 15, 2019 at 5:34 am
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  Opinion: Here's A Dad Joke! What Does The Buffalo Tell His Son In The Morning?

  Corny "dad jokes" are an outgrowth of the deep and lifelong bond between parents and children.

  Jun 15, 2019 at 4:57 am

• Hong Kong To Shelve Controversial Extradition Bill

  Hong Kong's government has agreed to shelve an unpopular extradition agreement with Beijing.

  Jun 15, 2019 at 4:57 am

• Saturday Sports: Women's World Cup, U.S. Open

  The Women's World Cup is under way, with exciting matches and some controversy as well.

  Jun 15, 2019 at 4:57 am

• Migrants Taking Riskier Routes To Avoid Mexican Authorities

  As Mexico cracks down on migrants trying to get to the United States, migrants are trying to evade authorities by taking riskier routes, often putting them in the way of thieves and drug gangs.

  Jun 15, 2019 at 4:57 am
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  Opinion: 'Central Park 5' Prosecutor Faces Harsh Criticism After Netflix Series Airs

  A new television series about the Central Park Five paints an unflattering portrait of former prosecutor Linda Fairstein.

  Jun 08, 2019 at 5:53 am

• Saturday Sports: Toronto Raptors, Women's World Cup

  The NBA and NHL are in the middle of finals, while the Women's World Cup begins. NPR's Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant.

  Jun 08, 2019 at 5:31 am

• Elizabeth Gilbert On 'City Of Girls'

  Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert has a new novel. NPR's Scott Simon talks to the best-selling writer about City of Girls.

  Jun 08, 2019 at 5:31 am

• Encore: New Orleans Music Legend Dr. John Dies At 77

  Malcolm John Rebennack, better known as Dr. John, died Thursday at age 77. He was a giant of New Orleans rhythm & blues in the 1950s and 1960s.

  Jun 08, 2019 at 5:31 am