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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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Remembering A Congressman Who Bucked His Party On An Impeachment
Tom Railsback, former Republican representative from Illinois who died this week at age 87, played a memorable role in the impeachment process of President Richard Nixon.
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A Trump Spokesman On The Administration's Ukraine Policy
As Presdent Trump's lawyers prepare make their case in the Senate impeachment trial, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steven Groves, special assistant to the president and deputy press secretary.
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Chicago Tribune Reporters Raise Alarm Over New Hedge Fund Owner
Veteran Chicago Tribune reporter Gary Marx talks to NPR's Scott Simon about a hedge fund's efforts to reduce staffing in the newsroom by offering buyouts.
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Coronavirus Update: Chinese Cities Cancel Schools, Holiday Events
We get the latest updates on the coronavirus, which has killed at least 40 people and infected hundreds more in China.
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Bernie Sanders's Hallmark Rally Strategy
The senator and Democratic presidential hopeful designs his rallies with a loose, homemade feel.
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Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick Receives Support After Announcing Alcohol Dependence Treatment
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona says she's getting treatment for alcohol dependence. She received messages of support from both parties.
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Saturday Sports: Baseball Cheating Scandal
Cameras, a trash cans, code — maybe even buzzers. The ingredients of a cheating scheme by the Houston Astros, who won the World Series in 2017, and narrowly lost it last year.
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No Women Nominated For Best Director Oscar
No women were included in the Oscar's Best Director category, yet there were many notable movies directed by women last year.
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Facing Harassment As A Female Mayor
NPR's Scott Simon asks San Luis Obispo, Calif., Mayor Heidi Harmon about the kinds of abuse she experiences as a female mayor.
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Assessing The Injuries After Iranian Missile Attack
Eleven U.S. service members have been sent to hospitals abroad after suffering injuries in Iran's missile strike in Iraq. Scott Simon speaks to neuropsychiatrist Stephen Xenakis about what that means.
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Zelenskiy's Delicate Diplomatic Dance
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Matthew Kupfer of the Kyiv Post about how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is weathering the situation with the Trump administration.
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The Future Of The Iran Nuclear Deal
The Iran nuclear deal, promising Iran sanctions relief for limited nuclear activity, still exists. European partners want to save the deal but face pressure from both Iran and the U.S.