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 idea for 'Mass' was sparked by the school shooting in Parkland, Fla.
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to director Fran Kranz about his movie, Mass, which centers on parents coping in the aftermath of a school shooting.
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Opinion: A gorilla's life and death, in 2 viral photos
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the death of Ndakasi, the gorilla who went viral for a photobomb a few years ago. A picture taken of her last moments in her caretaker's arms also went viral this week.
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A controversial abortion ban in Texas is back in effect
A federal appeals court has reinstated the ban just days after it was blocked by another court. The law known as SB-8 allows individuals to sue abortion providers in the state.
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Opinion: 150 years after the Great Chicago Fire, we're more vulnerable
The Great Chicago Fire happened 150 years ago. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the tragedy's historical impact and modern relevance.
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Sarah Ruhl reflects on chance, illness and parenthood in new memoir
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to playwright and author Sarah Ruhl about her new book, "Smile: The Story of a Face."
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Director Alan Taylor brings Tony Soprano to life again in 'The Many Saints Of Newark'
NPR'S Scott Simon speaks to director Alan Taylor about his new film, "The Many Saints of Newark," which details the character's early life growing up around the mafia.
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Biden's proposal to give IRS more info on bank accounts faces criticism
The Biden administration wants banks to report more information on people's accounts so it has a better idea of whom to audit.
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Circus clowns are the latest pandemic related shortage in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is experiencing a clown shortage. Circuses are reopening, but many clowns have moved on to other countries.
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Opinion: Free Expression Is On The Decline, In Cuba And Elsewhere
Cuba is one of dozens of countries, including some U.S. allies, using emergency powers to stifle free expression.
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Tom Skerritt Grapples With His Own Death In 'East Of The Mountains'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Tom Skerritt, who stars in East of the Mountains, a film about a retired heart surgeon dying of cancer.
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Eligible Americans Can Now Get COVID-19 Booster Shots
After promising booster shots to all recipients of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, then only some, 20 million Americans are now officially eligible to receive them.
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Anthony Doerr On The Spark That Inspired 'Cloud Cuckoo Land'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Anthony Doerr about his latest novel, Cloud Cuckoo Land.