Weekend Edition Saturday

Episodes

• Saturday Sports: Players Still Testing Positive For COVID-19

  Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about the NBA finals and the continuing challenges posed by COVID-19 in the MLB, NFL, and upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

  Jul 17, 2021 at 6:42 am

• The Federal Reserve Says Higher Prices Will Be Temporary

  Scott Simon talks with Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis about inflation, the government response, and the economy's state in the district he oversees.

  Jul 17, 2021 at 6:34 am

• Lack Of Security Is The Central Issue Among Haitians After President's Assassination

  As the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moise continues, Haitians hope for a semblance of safety and normalcy in their lives, which has been absent for years.

  Jul 17, 2021 at 6:30 am

• Developing COVID-19 Treatments Is A Main Focus For Medical Experts

  Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Arturo Casadevall of Johns Hopkins University about current and future treatments for COVID-19 patients.

  Jul 17, 2021 at 5:29 am

• Week In Politics: Rising COVID-19 Cases, Analyzing Cuban Relations, New Trump Book Out

  New COVID-19 cases among the unvaccinated are increasing fast. And a new book with allegations about how former president Donald Trump wanted to use the military.

  Jul 17, 2021 at 5:22 am
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  Voting Rights Activists Think Biden's Actions Fall Short Of His Dire Warnings

  For Democrats looking for the president to lead amid a wave of bills intended to restrict voting access, his speech this week was a long time coming. But for some, it also fell short of expectations.

  Jul 17, 2021 at 4:00 am

• In New Novel, A Woman Goes "Wayward" In A Mid-Life Crisis Sparked By 2016's Election

  Scott Simon speaks with author Dana Spiotta about her latest novel, "Wayward."

  Jul 10, 2021 at 5:01 am
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  From Haydn To Flying Lotus, Attacca Quartet Embraces Music Non-Stop

  Known for its deft handling of canonical classics and contemporary music, Attacca Quartet breaks new ground on a major-label debut featuring music by Flying Lotus, Squarepusher and other EDM acts.

  Jul 10, 2021 at 5:00 am

• Saturday Sports: It's Finals Weekend In Wimbledon, The NBA, Euro Cup And Copa America

  Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media discusses the ongoing felony assault investigation against the Dodger's Trevor Bauer as well as the Wimbledon, NBA, Euro Cup and Copa América games this weekend.

  Jul 10, 2021 at 4:45 am

• China's 100-Year-Old Communist Party Has More Members Than Most Countries Have People

  China's ruling Communist Party is now a century old. One of the biggest political parties in the world, it has more members than most countries have people, which poses a challenge for leadership.

  Jul 10, 2021 at 4:42 am

• What Biden's Latest Executive Order Means For Businesses And Consumers

  President Biden signed a new executive order this week to promote competition in the U.S. economy — we'll take a look at what that means for businesses and consumers.

  Jul 10, 2021 at 4:39 am

• Week In Politics: U.S. Will Not Reach July 4 Vaccination Goal

  The U.S. will narrowly miss President Biden's July 4 vaccination goal but the country is still in a far better position than July 4, 2020.

  Jul 03, 2021 at 4:52 am