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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Is taking acetaminophen during pregnancy really associated with autism in children?
President Trump's announcement this week linking Tylenol with autism could play a role in ongoing legal cases against the company that makes it.
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Meteorite collectors gather in Cincinnati this weekend for 'Meet a Meteorite'
Meteorites - the rocks that hurtle from outer space and make it to Earth, get a moment to shine when collectors gather in Cincinnati to show off the treasures they have found this Saturday.
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Saturday Sports: U.S. vs. Europe in the Ryder Cup; Seattle Mariners' magical streak
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss sports.
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How did Illinois become the 'Great Pumpkin State?'
Scott Simon takes a look at the booming decorative gourd business in Illinois.
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The U.N. marks its 80th anniversary. A foreign affairs expert reviews its relevance
The United Nations marks its 80th Anniversary this year. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nahal Toosi, senior foreign affairs correspondent at Politico, about the organization's relevance today.
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Opinion: Robert Redford will always light up our screens
The late Robert Redford will be remembered for his many movie roles. But he also leaves the artistic legacy of the Sundance Film Festival, which nurtured generations of independent filmmakers.
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What does free speech mean?
The First Amendment is meant to protect freedom of speech for the nation's people and press. But this week, that protection was tested.
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What does the CDC panel vote on childhood vaccine changes mean?
Will Stone summarizes the CDC advisory committee's rollback of two vaccines for kids and the restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccine.
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International Rescue Committee official explains suspension of programs in Gaza City
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to the International Rescue Committee's head of emergencies, Bob Kitchen, about the aid organization's decision to close all its programming in Gaza City, amid an Israeli military takeover of the city.
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Saturday Sports: The last week of the regular MLB season; the 'tush push' in the NFL
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss sports and sports topics.
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A look at 2 states that are becoming increasingly rare purple in politics
Two swing states — Georgia and North Carolina — have Senate races that will be closely watched next year. What's the message of some of the leading candidates? It's all about President Trump.
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How Publishers Clearing House's bankruptcy is affecting winners
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Publishers Clearing House winner Tamar Veatch, who stopped getting annual payments earlier this year as the company behind the sweepstakes fell into bankruptcy.
