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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The Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 10th day
An attempted ceasefire in southern Ukraine was intended to allow for the evacuation of two cities. But Russian forces resumed their bombardment before all civilians could get out.
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China's 'Two Sessions' meetings commence, setting the political agenda for the year
Meetings this weekend in Beijing will give party leader Xi Peng a chance to persuade officials that he deserves a third term.
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Week in politics: Biden leads NATO in denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine
President Biden succeeded in unifying NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which may give him more credibility to pursue his domestic agenda.
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Emily Wells considers the AIDS crisis and climate change in her 'Regards to the End'
Scott Simon talks to musician Emily Wells about her new album, "Regards to the End," which reflects on how lessons learned from the AIDS crisis can be applied to the climate crisis.
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Saturday sports: Big games and sponsors break Russian ties
Scott Simon talks with Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant about how the world of Sports is reacting to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Georgia Republicans will choose between candidates that supported or denounced Trump
The GOP primary for Georgia's top election office includes a candidate who was pressured by former President Donald Trump to overturn his 2020 defeat and another who supports Trump's election lies.
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CDC drops guidance for universal indoor masking
The CDC is dropping its guidance for universal indoor masking, instead recommending masking pegged to local conditions where spread of the virus is considered high risk.
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Will the current sanctions actually push Russia to withdraw from Ukraine?
Scott Simon speaks to businessman Bill Browder, a vocal critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, about sanctions on Russia.
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Her senior recital was on historically censored songs. Then her school censored her
Scott Simon speaks with Friends University student Caitlyn Fox about the recital she was not allowed to perform on campus. It was comprised of songs that were banned from musical theater.
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What is NATO's role in responding to the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
The world is watching how NATO members respond to Russia's attack on Ukraine. Former NATO ambassador Ivo Daalder talks with Scott Simon about NATO's role in the crisis.
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Bears have become bandits and burglars in the Lake Tahoe region
A bear dubbed "Hank the Tank" is breaking into homes in the Lake Tahoe region, along with a few other ursine pals. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife hopes to capture them.
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'Checkout 19' encapsulates a lifelong love affair with the magic of books
An English schoolgirl discovers the power of reading, writing and imagination in the new novel, "Checkout 19." Scott Simon speaks with author Claire-Louise Bennett about her story.