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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Former U.S. ambassador to NATO discusses downsizing in the State Department
NPR's Scott Simon asks veteran career diplomat Nicholas Burns about the Trump administration's plans to downsize the State Department.
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Trump and Brazilian leader exchange barbs as relations strain between the 2 countries
President Trump and President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil have been trading undiplomatic barbs after Trump's tariff threat this week.
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Saturday sports: Wimbledon finals, NFL Players Association controversy
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant talk about the women's and men's tennis finals at Wimbledon and a controversial report alleging corruption in the NFL players' union.
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A controversial amendment cut from Trump's tax bill is to be reintroduced
A plan to force the sale of federal public lands was taken out of President Trump's tax and spending bill but the fight appears far from over.
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How the band Hotline TNT's new album 'Raspberry Moon' evolved from a solo project
With the new album "Raspberry Moon," Hotline TNT evolves from a solo project by Will Anderson into a full band.
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Award-winning food writer Mark Kurlansky discusses his new novel 'Cheesecake'
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Mark Kurlansky about his new novel, "Cheesecake." It's a story of New York's restaurant and real estate scenes in the 1980s and, of course, that delectable dessert.
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President Trump visits Kerrville, Texas as residents lay their loved ones to rest
Trump arrived amid ongoing disaster relief efforts. The area is on edge as more rain is expected this weekend and the first funerals are to be held Saturday.
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Does listening to an audiobook count as reading?
One debate that's sure to draw a lot of strong opinions and hot takes — does listening to an audiobook count as reading? (This story originally aired on July 7 on All Things Considered.)
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A new study shows promise in a new method to vaccinate vampire bats
Vaccinating vampire bats against rabies can help prevent the spread of the disease to livestock and humans. NPR's Scott Simon talks with epidemiologist Tonie Rocke about a new way to vaccinate bats.
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What the federal ruling that blocked Trump's policy on birthright citizenship means
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Vanderbilt University law professor Brian T. Fitzpatrick about class action lawsuits attempting to block Trump administration's policies on birthright citizenship and other issues.
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Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan ends Monday. Here's what happens next
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Abdul Feraji, investigative journalist from Afghanistan about the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghans in the U.S. on July 14.
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Week in Politics: Trump pressures foreign governments on trade
President Trump is ratcheting up pressure on foreign governments over trade and the Federal Reserve over interest rates as he tries to steer the U.S. economy.