Weekend Edition Saturday
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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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Opinion: The California Dream, A Catastrophic Wake Up Call
NPR's Scott Simon recounts what life in California, once the stuff of dreams, has become for too many residents as wildfires, mudslides, earthquakes seem to happen with increasing frequency.
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Mall Company Simon Property Group Saves Another Retailer From Bankruptcy
Malls are saving another retailer. J.C. Penney is the fourth bankrupt chain this year getting sold to a venture with its landlords, including the biggest U.S. mall company.
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In His New Book, Trevor Barnes Tells Story Of Portland Spy Ring
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Trevor Barnes, author of the new book, Dead Doubles: The Extraordinary Worldwide Hunt for One of the Cold War's Most Notorious Spy Rings.
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Pennsylvania Teacher Discusses Hybrid Teaching
Schools across the U.S. are teaching in a new, pandemic reality. NPR's Scott Simon talks with high school instructor Susan Heydt about her school's decision to mix in-person and remote learning.
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Opinion: Two Different News Stories, One Message Of Hope
NPR's Scott Simon recounts how two seemingly different news stories share a common theme of hope.
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Mexico Bans Sale Of Junk Food To Minors
In Mexico, state governments are outlawing the sale of junk food to minors because high rates of obesity and diabetes have lead to increased deaths from COVID-19.
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Saturday Sports: US Open Continues, NHL Playoffs Reach Pivotal Games
NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Howard Bryant talk about the U.S. Open, the NHL Playoffs and more.
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New 'Rocky IV' Director's Cut Will Be Missing A Character
Sylvester Stallone is revisiting Rocky IV with a director's cut, which will edit out a robot maid. Comedy Central's J. Christopher Arrison is sad, and explains his feelings to NPR's Scott Simon.
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In Her Debut Album, Maya Hawke Explores Young Adulthood
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor and musician Maya Hawke about her debut album Blush.
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For Some Students, Not Having Home Wifi Means Taking Classes From Their Cars
Alison Causey of London, Kentucky shares her experience attending community college on-line, in her car, in the school's parking lot. Like many students, she didn't have access to WiFi at home.
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A Salute To Ken Krall And Polka
We take a moment to note the retirement of Ken Krall from his daily hosting duties at WXPR in Rinelander, Wis. He will continue to host his polka show.
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Opinion: 'The Greatest Athletes Know: Children Are Watching'
As sports teams make visible their support for Black Lives Matter, NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the tradition of athletes speaking out on behalf of civil rights and social justice.