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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.
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Week in politics: Presidential debate, Supreme Court decisions
The reverberations from Thursday's presidential debate continue, alongside consequential Supreme Court rulings.
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Dell's return to office policy is raising questions about the future of work
Business Insider's Polly Thompson tells NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben about the controversy surrounding Dell's return-to-office policies.
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Hallmark teams up with the NFL and Kansas City Chiefs to release a holiday romance
Hallmark is teaming up with the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs to make a holiday romance movie, capitalizing on Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift.
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Saturday Sports: NBA draft, Olympic doping
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss the NBA draft and Olympic doping.
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What is Hamas' strategy for a ceasefire and conditions for the end of war?
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks to Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, about Hamas’ strategy for the war in Gaza.
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In a post-debate rally, Biden showcases a different side
One day after facing off on the debate stage, President Biden and former President Donald Trump held campaign rallies that built off of Thursday's debate performance.
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Florida Democrats hope abortion helps bring them back in what was once a swing state
Florida has leaned Republican in recent election cycles, but Democrats see some opportunities in the former swing state, especially with abortion rights on the ballot in November.
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Taco prices are going up in Mexico and a certain soapy herb is to blame
A cilantro shortage has lead to a spike in price for the herb - and that is making tacos more expensive in Mexico.
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California's ban on hidden 'junk fees' takes effect in July
In July, a new state law in California will require businesses to disclose all costs up front — a ban on so-called “junk fees” on everything from hotel rooms, to concert tickets, to restaurant food. Restaurants in particular are saying this will hurt their business.
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CDC report finds nursing homes lag behind in COVID vaccinations
COVID continues to menace nursing homes across the US. In a new report, the CDC found just 4 out of 10 nursing home residents have gotten an updated COVID shot since last fall.
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Sudan's local kitchens are stepping in to make up for the lack of international aid
International aid groups are struggling to provide relief across Sudan. Mohanad El Belal, co-founder of Khartoum Aid Kitchen, shares how some local kitchens are stepping in to feed hungry civilians.
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A Braver Way - Trailer
Americans move more often than people from just about any other country. To kick off our summer series on moving, medical resident Art Hidalgo relates his move from New Orleans to Los Angeles.
