Weekend Edition Saturday

Episodes

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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
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  An Independent Spirit Guided Her Through World War II — And Beyond

  Connie Doria Rocha contributed to the war effort even though women were barred from combat. At StoryCorps, she recalls her time as a mechanic in the military.

  Jul 03, 2021 at 4:52 am

• Hong Kong Man Recounts His Desperate Bids For Freedom After Beijing Passed Tough Law

  Last July, five men escaped from Hong Kong by speedboat as Beijing mounted a crackdown. On the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to Chinese rule, one of these men recounts his story.

  Jul 03, 2021 at 4:52 am

• Nordstrom Partners With Luxury Hijab Brand

  NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with founder and CEO Hilal Ibrahim about her brand Henna & Hijabs. Nordstrom is now carrying her products.

  Jul 03, 2021 at 4:52 am

• Rescue Crews Are Still Searching For Survivors 9 Days After The Florida Condo Collapse

  Hopes of rescuing more people from the collapsed building in Surfside, Fla., are fading.

  Jul 03, 2021 at 4:52 am

• The U.S. Saw Its Biggest Gain In Jobs Since Last Summer

  The American jobs market is hot at more and more people spend money and venture out for good and services.

  Jul 03, 2021 at 4:52 am