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.
Episodes
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Why banana brand Chiquita was found liable for deaths in the Colombia's Civil War
NPR’s Danielle Kurtzleben speaks to reporter Jorge Valencia about banana brand Chiquita being found liable in US courts for deaths during the Colombian Civil War and the terror group it funded.
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The Reverend Shawn Amos on his latest album 'Soul Brother No. 1'
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks to musician The Reverend Shawn Amos about his latest album "Soul Brother No. 1." The album spans multiple genres including gospel, rock, blues and funk.
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Week in politics: Biden reaches out to older voters, Trump meets with GOP senators
Amid a tough week for President Joe Biden, his campaign reaches out to seniors: voters that he seems to making inroads with. Plus, former President Donald Trump sings a song of Republican unity.
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Alex Jones to sell personal assets to pay families of Sandy Hook victims' families
A federal judge has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to liquidate his personal assets to pay families of Sandy Hook victims for spreading lies that the Connecticut school shooting was a hoax.
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Ally Pankiw's film 'I Used to be Funny' follows a stand-up comedian with PTSD
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben talks with Ally Pankiw, writer-director of the new movie about a stand-up comedian with PTSD, "I Used to be Funny."
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In some Alaska villages, hunting and fishing season starts with a "throwing party"
Also known as “seal parties,” the tradition brings women together to mark first catches and — more recently — other achievements as well.
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European farmers angry at climate policies could help sway EU parliamentary elections
Farmers in the European Union could hold the key to the bloc's parliamentary vote.
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Opinion: Remembering the fallen heroes of Normandy's sacred bluffs
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the sacrifices made by the Allied forces during the invasion.
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Israel says it has rescued 4 hostages from Central Gaza
Four hostages have been rescued from central Gaza, according to Israeli authorities.
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NASA astronaut Bill Anders, who took famous photo of Earth during Apollo, dies at 90
One of the first astronauts to go to the moon has died. Bill Anders was on Apollo 8 when it entered lunar orbit in 1968. He also took the 'earthrise' photo, one of the most famous space images ever.
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How Biden's new restrictions on asylum seekers are impacting migrants at the border
In the first few days after President Biden restrictions on asylum seekers went into effect, hundreds of people have been deported. We'll bring you the scene from the southern border.
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After years of decline, countries across the world are voting for democracy in 2024
Millions of voters around the world have gone to the polls in recent weeks to elect their leaders. What are some key takeaways and what might they mean for elections still to come?
