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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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As Patient Numbers Surge, Hospitals Are Missing Staff To Help Them
Nurse Melissa Wise, of Bogalusa, Louisiana, talks about the challenges of working in a hospital overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.
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Afghanistan's Music School Falls Silent, Its Future Is Uncertain Under The Taliban
The Afghanistan National Institute of Music was a thriving school in Kabul. But the last time the Taliban was in control of the country, all music related activities were strictly forbidden.
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Opinion: Numb From Afghanistan's Losses
Host Scott Simon shares the reaction of Zalmai Yawar, an Afghan who first served as a translator for NPR 20 years ago, to the country's return to Taliban control. Yawar now lives in the US.
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A 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti
Scott Simon speaks to journalist Harold Isaac about the 7.2 magnitude earthquake which hit the coast of Haiti on Saturday.
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Opinion: Remembering NPR's Neal Conan
Neal Conan, who died Aug. 10, hosted NPR's Talk of the Nation with "immaculate knowledge of all subjects, arcane and obvious, and exquisite courtesy with callers and guests," NPR's Scott Simon says.
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CDC Joins FDA In Recommending Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose For Certain People
The CDC is officially recommending an additional dose of vaccine for people with weakened immune systems who have already received two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
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Biden Said The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Would Be Safe. Then Chaos Ensued
President Biden claimed the Taliban would not immediately take over Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal but that appears to be what is happening.
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Pachyman Returns With New Album
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with musician Pachy Garcia, who performs as Pachyman, about his new album, "The Return Of..."
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The Taliban Gains Ground In Province Near Kabul
The Taliban's gains in Afghanistan are surprising and alarming many Afghan citizens, especially in Kabul.
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As Trusted Voices, Farmers Could Be Key To Boosting Rural Vaccination Rates
Rural health experts are calling on trusted agricultural leaders — like farmers and ranchers — to use their understanding of science and nudge vaccine-hesitant neighbors to roll up their sleeves.
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Summer Time And Vacationing Isn't Easy. Blame It On Climate Change
Record high temperatures and torrential rains are affecting people's long-needed summer getaways. As the climate warms, vacations may not be what they once were. People are figuring out how to adapt.
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Where The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Stands Now
The epic bipartisan infrastructure bill is slated for a proceedural vote in the Senate today. It's a gauge of how much support it actually has.