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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A year after the Ohio train derailment, experts still worry about toxins it released
A year after the fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, experts and others are still concerned about toxins and their aftereffects.
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At Sundance, filmmakers say the space to get indie films made is shrinking
The Sundance Film Festival has honored independent movies for 40 years. At this year's gathering, filmmakers expressed unease at the state of the industry.
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Trump backs out of Arizona fundraiser after allegations surface against state GOP chair
Former President Donald Trump cancelled an event in Arizona after a recording leaked of the state G.O.P chair seeming to bribe Senate hopeful Kari Lake not to run for office.
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In Oregon, some see the benefits of psychedelic treatment for mental health conditions
When Oregon legalized psilocybin, it did so under a bill that specifically cited the drug's efficacy in treating mental health conditions. Centers are now opening their doors across the state.
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Kaveh Akbar on his debut novel 'Martyr!'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to writer Kaveh Akbar about his debut novel, "Martyr!", his debut novel.
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Saturday Sports: NFL divisional playoffs, the end of Sports Illustrated?
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michelle Steele discuss the NFL divisional playoffs and what looks like the end of "Sports Illustrated."
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U.S. politicians sometimes offer recipes. One man puts them all to the test
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bennett Rea about the real recipes he has tried from U.S. politicians. Rea's blog is called "Cookin' with Congress."
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Saturday Sports: It's the end of an era for two legendary football coaches
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about two legendary football coaches, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick, who are both leaving their jobs.
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In Pittsburgh, some note the irony of U.S. Steel's expected sale to a Japanese firm
Some longtime residents of Pittsburgh are mourning the expected sale of U.S. Steel. The assets could be sold to a Japanese firm in what some say is a particularly ironic twist.
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She found a hidden message in a vintage dress. 10 years later, she knows what it means
NPR's Scott Simon asks Sara Rivers-Cofield about the mysterious note she found in the 1880s bustle dress she collected.
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2024 will see record signups for ACA health insurance plans
NPR's Scott Simon asks Kaiser Family Foundation Vice President Cynthia Cox why 2024 will be another record year for signups on Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges.
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Saturday Sports: College football; new women's hockey league
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele discuss the college football national championship, what's next for Michigan's head coach, and the popularity of a new women's hockey league.