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.
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Episodes
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Tommy Orange on his new novel 'Wandering Stars'
NPR's Scott Simon asks Tommy Orange about his new novel, "Wandering Stars." It is a sequel to his first, "There There," which was a Pulitzer finalist.
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Matteo Garrone on 'Io Capitano,' his Oscar-nominated film about an immigration journey
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to director Matteo Garrone about his new film "Io Capitano," which follows the journey of two migrants to Europe.
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Saturday Sports: Baseball gets new uniforms, Messi makes his Miami debut
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss baseball's new uniforms and more Messi mania.
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The Walking Dead spinoff 'The Ones Who Live' is an ambitious attempt to reach new eyes
The Walking Dead will premiere one of its most anticipated new spinoffs, "The Ones Who Live," on Sunday. Two of the franchise's most popular characters return.
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Lily Gladstone could make history if she wins an Oscar. She doesn't take it lightly
"Killers of the Flower Moon" actress Lily Gladstone could become the first Native American actor to win an Oscar in an acting category.
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Saturday Sports: College basketball, NBA all-star weekend, Kansas City parade shooting
NPR's Scott Simon and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan talk about women's college basketball, the NBA all-star weekend, and the Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting.
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Indiana University abruptly canceled a Palestinian artist's exhibit. It's now sold out
Indiana University canceled a planned exhibit of the artwork of Palestinian-American artist Samia Halaby. Now a one-day exhibit by new organizers is sold out.
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China's economic influence in the Middle East could potentially help it broker peace
NPR's Scott Simon asks Prof. Dawn Murphy of the National War College about China's economic influence in the Middle East and how the U.S. hopes to manage it.
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A year after the Ohio train derailment, experts still worry about toxins it released
A year after the fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, experts and others are still concerned about toxins and their aftereffects.
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At Sundance, filmmakers say the space to get indie films made is shrinking
The Sundance Film Festival has honored independent movies for 40 years. At this year's gathering, filmmakers expressed unease at the state of the industry.
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Trump backs out of Arizona fundraiser after allegations surface against state GOP chair
Former President Donald Trump cancelled an event in Arizona after a recording leaked of the state G.O.P chair seeming to bribe Senate hopeful Kari Lake not to run for office.
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In Oregon, some see the benefits of psychedelic treatment for mental health conditions
When Oregon legalized psilocybin, it did so under a bill that specifically cited the drug's efficacy in treating mental health conditions. Centers are now opening their doors across the state.