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 architectural marvels from Ancient Rome are still standing
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Admir Masic, professor of civil and environmental engineering at MIT, about what made concrete used by Ancient Romans so incredibly durable.
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VA says it's back on track to end veteran homelessness
An 11 percent drop in veteran homelessness since 2020 is the biggest reduction in five years. The Biden Administration says it's aiming to reduce all homelessness 25 percent by 2025.
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Conductor Marin Alsop on her concerts exclusively featuring works by female composers
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with conductor Marin Alsop about concerts she is conducting this weekend in Chicago, which feature exclusively works by female composers.
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Harry Melling on playing Edgar Allan Poe in the new movie 'The Pale Blue Eye'
In the film, "The Pale Blue Eye," a detective investigates a series of murders linked to his own past alongside a young Edgar Allan Poe. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Harry Melling, who plays Poe.
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Saturday Sports: What Damar Hamlin's accident says about football's violent nature
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the latest on Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and what his accident tells us about the violent nature of football.
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Arizona's new governor Katie Hobbs reflects on her campaign, inauguration and vision
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Katie Hobbs, Arizona's new governor, about her inauguration, vision and victory over an opponent who promoted lies about the 2020 election during the campaign.
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These were some of the 'Weekend Edition' staff's favorite stories of 2022
As we stick a fork in 2022, Weekend Edition staff members recall their favorite stories and interviews from the year that was.
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Why one NPR correspondent finally ditched DVDs for streaming
It was once cutting edge to get DVDs in the mail for a low monthly subscription. Then came the fragmented world of streaming. But what about the last holdouts who are all about the disc?
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Saturday Sports: What Pelé meant to soccer
NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman examines what Pelé meant to soccer. The legendary Brazilian player died this week at age 82. Also, we look ahead to the College Football Playoff.
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What Trump's tax returns reveal about his personal and business finances
After a lengthy battle, six years' worth of former President Trump's federal taxes were made public this week. But what do they tell us about his finances?
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How the Christmas tree became a symbol of national resistance in Ukraine
How the Christmas tree became a symbol of national resistance in Ukraine.
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Encore: 10 strangers come together for a life-changing kidney swap
Ten people took part earlier this year in an interconnected kidney swap at Houston Methodist Hospital. An up-close look at a live-saving juggling act.