Weekend Edition Saturday

Episodes

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  Opinion: Olympic Flame Of Suffering

  With the Winter Olympics set for next year, NPR's Scott Simon talks about the push by some human rights groups to move the games out of Beijing.

  Jan 30, 2021 at 4:53 am

• Salisbury Cathedral Organ Plays Majestic Music During Vaccinations

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Salisbury Cathedral's Director of Music David Halls about playing music for those getting vaccinated in the church.

  Jan 30, 2021 at 4:53 am

• No Floats, No Problem: How New Orleans Is Celebrating A Pandemic Mardi Gras

  NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mardi Gras parade organizer Devin De Wulf, whose organization, Krewe of Red Beans, is decorating locals homes as floats, and donating the money they earn to local artists.

  Jan 30, 2021 at 4:53 am

• Amelia Pang's Book Explores The Human Cost Of Our Cheap Goods

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks with journalist Amelia Pang about her new book Made In China.

  Jan 30, 2021 at 4:53 am

• Saturday Sports: The Fate Of The Tokyo Olympics

  We talk about Japan's determination to hold the Olympics and more inroads for women in sports.

  Jan 30, 2021 at 4:53 am
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  Veteran Broadcaster Larry King Dies At 87

  With his trademark suspenders and Brooklyn-accented baritone, King spoke with world leaders, celebrities, authors, scientists, athletes — everyone.

  Jan 23, 2021 at 5:13 am
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  Opinion: Joe Biden's Lifetime Of Experience

  NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the life and career of the nation's newest, and oldest, president.

  Jan 23, 2021 at 4:53 am

• Loyal Dog Spent Days Waiting Outside Hospital For Sick Owner

  When Cemal Senturk was taken to a hospital in Turkey, his dog Boncuk proved he was truly man's best friend.

  Jan 23, 2021 at 4:53 am

• Maurice Chammah Charts The History Of The Death Penalty In 'Let The Lord Sort Them'

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Maurice Chammah, staff writer for the Marshall Project and author of a new book, Let the Lord Sort Them: The Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty.

  Jan 23, 2021 at 4:53 am

• Saturday Sports: Two Quarterback Legends To Face Off In NFC Championship

  We talk to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the AFC and NFC championships coming up this weekend, the new NHL seasons and the latest with the Tokyo Olympics.

  Jan 23, 2021 at 4:53 am

• How D.C. Locals Are Processing The Insurrection At The Capitol

  Scott Simon talks to Kojo Nnamdi, host of WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show, about how last week's insurrection and dangers surrounding inauguration day are impacting the D.C. community.

  Jan 16, 2021 at 4:55 am

• Biden's Plan To Expand Coronavirus Vaccine Access

  President-elect Joe Biden plans for a mass vaccination push that will dramatically expand access amid a worsening pandemic and limited vaccine supply.

  Jan 16, 2021 at 4:55 am