Weekend Edition Saturday

Episodes

• Assessing Claims Of Voter Suppression And Voter Fraud

  Democrats claim voter suppression is increasing in states such as Georgia, North Dakota and Florida. University of Florida political science professor Michael McDonald talks with NPR's Scott Simon.

  Nov 03, 2018 at 5:14 am

• France Moves To Ban Smartphones In Schools

  The French government has banned cellphones in school, fulfilling a promise made by Emmanuel Macron during his presidential campaign. In one middle school, it's had mixed effects.

  Nov 03, 2018 at 5:14 am

• Saturday Sports: University Of Maryland Football Team Controversy

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the recent controversy surrounding the University of Maryland's football team.

  Nov 03, 2018 at 5:14 am

• 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' Director On The Real Lee Israel

  Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a new film about writer Lee Israel, who turns to literary forgery when she stops selling books. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with director Marielle Heller about the movie.

  Nov 03, 2018 at 5:14 am
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  The Republicans Who Could Keep A Hold On Blue States This Year

  Even with the Democratic intensity of 2018, Republican governors Larry Hogan of Maryland and Charlie Baker of Massachusetts defied partisanship to position themselves well to win reelection Tuesday.

  Nov 03, 2018 at 4:01 am
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  Holocaust survivors reflect on Pittsburgh shooting and 'pockets of poison'

  Holocaust survivors Moshe Baran and Sam Gottesman live on the same floor of a Squirrel Hill apartment building just five blocks away from the Tree of Life synagogue.

  Nov 03, 2018 at 2:00 am

• Details Unfold About The Pittsburgh Shooting

  There is an active shooter situation near a Synagogue in Pittsburgh. NPR's Scott Simon tells us more.

  Oct 27, 2018 at 11:55 am

• The Latest On Pittsburgh Shooting

  NPR's Scott Simon gives us updates regarding the latest with the shooting in Pittsburgh at a local synagogue.

  Oct 27, 2018 at 11:53 am

• On The Scene At Pittsburgh Shooting

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Lucy Perkins to get the latest on a shooting that took place in a local synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.

  Oct 27, 2018 at 11:48 am

• Pittsburgh Shooting Update

  There are multiple casualties at a Pittsburgh synagogue after a shooter opened fire. Three officers have been shot. A suspect is in custody.

  Oct 27, 2018 at 11:43 am

• Saturday Sports: This Segment Won't Be 18 Innings Long

  We have a sports roundup, including the epic Game 3 of the World Series, which set a record for its length.

  Oct 27, 2018 at 5:13 am

• Tracking This Year's Negative Political Ads

  In this vicious election climate, TV and social media are filled with — surprise, surprise — negative ads! Bowdoin College political science professor Michael Franz talks with NPR's Scott Simon.

  Oct 27, 2018 at 5:13 am