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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13 former presidents of the U.S. have issued a joint statement in support of democracy
NPR's Scott Simon talks to David Kramer of the George W. Bush Institute about an unprecedented statement in support of American democracy issued by the foundations of many former U.S. presidents.
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Saturday Sports: U.S. Open finals; new NFL season
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the weekend in U.S. Open tennis and the start of a new NFL season.
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Meet the high schoolers who compete in a national cooking competition every year
A competitive culinary team at a Connecticut high school starts the year with big dreams for a national championship.
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Violence in Haiti escalates amid a civilian vigilante movement
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Miami Herald Caribbean Correspondent Jacqueline Charles about the horrific uptick of violence in Haiti, where vigilantes and gangs are engaged in deadly clashes.
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Fake 'sober homes' targeting Native Americans scam millions from taxpayers
An investigation revealed that dozens of rehab facilities were scamming the state for Medicaid dollars. Native leaders have a plan. (This story first aired on Morning Edition on August 31, 2023.)
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Saturday Sports: U.S. Open; NFL season opener; four MLB races to watch
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the U.S. Open, the NFL season opener and four MLB pennant races to watch.
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There's a labor shortage in the U.S. Why is it so hard for migrants to legally work?
The wait time for an asylum-seeker in the U.S. to get a work permit is at least half a year. City governments across the country are pressing the federal government to change that.
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Author Hilary Leichter on her book 'Terrace Story'
In the new novel "Terrace Story," the lead character can turn a tiny closet into a lush terrace - through the power of her mind. NPR's Scott Simon talks with author Hilary Leichter.
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A Philadelphia suburb is taking gun control into its own hands
Reforming gun laws is notoriously difficult in Congress. So some communities have taken to passing their own firearms restrictictions.
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Every summer, thousands of citizen scientists help researchers track bat populations
Bats fly at night and they're hard to hear, so counting them is tricky. Researchers use volunteers and some innovative technology to monitor bat populations.
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Driverless cars can now operate like taxis in San Francisco, raising safety concerns
In a controversial decision, California state officials voted this week to allow certain driverless cars to operate like taxis in San Francisco.
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Saturday Sports: Women's World Cup; Phil Mickelson's gambling; Caitlin Clark sculpture
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the Women's World Cup, Phil Mickelson's gambling, and college basketball star Caitlin Clark getting a butter sculpture at the Iowa State Fair.