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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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Saturday Sports: Aaron Rodgers' Uncertain Future With The Packers
NPR's Scott Simon talks sports with ESPN's Howard Bryant about Green Bay Packer drama and early season excitement in baseball.
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Biden Announced Ambitious Plans For U.S. In Address To Congress
President Joe Biden lays out an ambitious agenda before Congress, then hits the road to promote it. He'll also need to convince lawmakers, many of whom are balking at the price tag.
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America Marks Beginning Of Withdrawal Of Troops From Afghanistan
Under an agreement made by the Trump administration, today was supposed to be the deadline for the US to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. But the Biden administration is taking more time.
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Opinion: After George Floyd's Death, A Press Release Obscured A Police Murder
As former police officer Derek Chauvin awaits sentencing for George Floyd's murder, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on what the public record might have been if not for the video of Floyd's last moments.
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Global Pandemic Helped To Force Reimagining Of 'Romeo & Juliet'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Jesse Buckley about her lead role in the newest version of Romeo & Juliet, and about what it was like filming a stage production during COVID-19 protections.
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Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine Is Back In Use In The U.S.
Federal health officials have lifted the pause on use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. States can resume distributing it, now with a warning about rare complications involving blood clots.
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U.S. Steps Back Into Leadership Role To Battle Global Climate Change
At a virtual summit, President Biden set a goal to cut U.S. global warming emissions in half by 2030. Administration officials and business leaders discussed what it would take to meet that goal.
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Saturday Sports: Start-Up League Eyes NCAA's Turf, Unlikely Pro Teams' Hot Streak
The NCAA may soon find itself in competition with another collegiate league, and some professional teams — the New York Knicks and the Oakland A's — are on a winning streak.
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Kate Winslet, Brad Ingelsby On Their Newest HBO Crime Drama
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Kate Winslet and Brad Ingelsby about their new series, Mare of Easttown.
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Tensions Remain High As Derek Chauvin's Trial Nears End
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with 2nd degree murder in the death of George Floyd, is set for closing arguments next week. The mood in the city is tense.
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Biden Welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga To White House
President Joe Biden met with Japanese prime minister Yoshihide Suga yesterday to talk about security in East Asia.
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Gospel Singer Elizabeth King Hits A Musical Milestone At 77
At the age of 77, Memphis sacred soul singer Elizabeth King is releasing her first full-length album, Living in the Last Days. She talks about it with NPR's Debbie Elliott.