Weekend Edition Saturday

Episodes

• Week In Sports: Ivy League Schools Cancel Fall Sports Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Howard Bryant discuss the week's top sports stories, including the Ivy League calling off their season because of the pandemic.

  Jul 11, 2020 at 4:54 am

• Arizona Nonprofit Provides Housing For Homeless People With Coronavirus

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Thomas Salts, one of the COVID-19 patients treated and cared for in a Phoenix hotel by Circle The City, a nonprofit providing care and services to the homeless.

  Jul 11, 2020 at 4:54 am

• Who Was Juan De Oñate? A Look At The Conquistador's Violent Legacy In New Mexico

  When a crowd tried to pull down a statue of a conquistador in Albuquerque recently, someone got shot. We look at who this controversial figure from 400 years ago is and why he inspires violence.

  Jul 11, 2020 at 4:54 am

• Bar Owners Sue Texas Governor Greg Abbott After Second Round Of COVID-19 Closures

  Melissa Lynn Kelly owns a bar in Longview, Texas. Kelly and other bar owners are suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after he closed bars across the state to curb the recent surge of COVID-19 cases.

  Jul 04, 2020 at 4:58 am

• Dr. Michele Harper Shares More Than A Decade Of ER Experience In New Memoir

  NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Michele Harper about her new memoir, The Beauty in Breaking.

  Jul 04, 2020 at 4:58 am
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  Opinion: Outplaying Segregation, National Negro League hits 100 Year Milestone

  NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the 100th anniversary of National Negro League as a response to segregation in Major League Baseball.

  Jul 04, 2020 at 4:58 am

• Black Americans On Celebrating July 4th Amid National Unrest Over Racial Injustice

  Independence Day celebrates freedom for most Americans, but how are Black Americans thinking about celebrating the day at a time of nationwide protests for racial equality.

  Jul 04, 2020 at 4:58 am

• COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Many In New York City To Suburbs

  The real estate market is white hot in many suburbs outside New York City. The pandemic pushed many thinking about making the move to actually go for it.

  Jul 04, 2020 at 4:58 am

• President Trump Delivers Speech At Mount Rushmore On Eve Of Independence Day

  We take a look at President Trump's speech at Mount Rushmore, where he held an early Independence Day celebration amid protests and warnings from public health officials on holding the public event.

  Jul 04, 2020 at 4:58 am

• Willie Nelson Returns With 'First Rose Of Spring'

  NPR's Scott Simon talks with Willie Nelson about the release of his latest album, First Rose of Spring, and about how he's faring during the pandemic.

  Jul 04, 2020 at 4:58 am

• Opinion: Remembering Michael Hawley, Remarkable Polymath And Exceptional Friend

  Scott Simon remembers his friend, Michael Hawley, who died this past week.

  Jun 27, 2020 at 4:57 am

• Eric Andre Makes His Netflix Comedy Special Debut In 'Legalize Everything'

  NPR's Scott Simon talks to the comedian Eric Andre about his new Netflix special, Legalize Everything.

  Jun 27, 2020 at 4:57 am