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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Wimbledon bans players from Russia and Belarus from competing
Wimbledon, one of the world's most prestigious tennis tournaments, announced this week it is banning players from Russia and Belarus from competing there this summer.
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The government and private sector are building electric vehicle charging stations
The government and the private sector are rushing to build a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the country — a necessity if electric cars are to catch on widely.
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In the new novel "Search," a church searches for a new minister
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Michelle Huneven about her new novel, "Search," and the characters, recipes, and humor involved in a Unitarian Universalist church's search for a new minister.
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Clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians continue at the Al-Aqsa mosque
Repeated clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians have taken place this week at the most sensitive site in Jerusalem: the Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
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Alt country duo Altameda releases new album 'Born Losers'
Scott Simon speaks to Erik Grice and Troy Snaterse, members of the alt-country duo Altameda, which has just come out with a new album, "Born Losers."
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Saturday sports: Baseball history then and now; pitcher's perfect game cut short
The 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier. Plus, a female baseball coach makes history. And a pitcher's hope for a perfect game gets cut short by his manager.
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New musical 'Bhangin' It' revolves around a competitive college bhangra dancer
A new musical at San Diego's La Jolla Playhouse celebrates bhangra, one of India's traditional styles of dancing.
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Movies you missed: 1964's 'Mary Poppins'
Janelle Nelson, a retiree in Minneapolis, talks with Scott Simon about a movie she hadn't seen until recently: Robert Stevenson's "Mary Poppins," released in 1964.
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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan is fighting his ouster
Pakistan's Imran Kahn has been ousted from leadership, but the former prime minister is not going quietly.
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Kyiv is hit by missiles — a day after sinking a Russian war ship
Missiles hit the environs of Kyiv, as Russia prepares for a renewed assault on eastern and southeastern Ukraine.
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Elon Musk wants to change Twitter
Elon Musk says Twitter should be an arena for free speech. What changes does he want to bring to the social network, and how are Twitter board members trying stop his takeover bid?
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Opinion: Three faith traditions come together for a weekend of remembrance
Ramadan, Passover, Easter - NPR's Scott Simon remarks on an unusual weekend when three of the world's major religions are celebrating their faiths.