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Weekend Edition Saturday

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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00:02:37

Opinion: Forget the East Wing, let's take state...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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00:02:04

Happy 40th birthday to NPR's 'Weekend Edition'

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

Happy birthday! Weekend Edition's first show aired 40 years ago this weekend.

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00:02:46

How to make emails sound human with the growing use...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

AI email assistants are crafting perfect, tailor-made messages with minimal human input. But some people are now worried their emails sound too perfect -- including people who work in tech.

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00:03:27

The latest updates on SNAP

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

SNAP food benefits have been halted for tens of millions of people as of today. Two federal judges have ordered SNAP funding to resume, but it's not clear how or when that may happen.

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00:03:20

SNAP recipients struggle with the USDA food safety...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

Snap Recipients are already looking to stock up at food pantries, but USDA cuts earlier this year are exposing gaps in the food safety network.

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00:04:02

Open Enrollment begins today on Healthcare.gov....

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

This year's sign-up season is different than all the others. Here's what people need to know about the health insurance that's at the heart of the government shutdown.

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00:04:37

A revival of the 1950s musical 'Damn Yankees,' and...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

What does Damn Yankees, a 1950s musical have to say to audiences in 2025? With its themes of selling your soul to the devil to get a win or power or beauty, quite a bit.

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00:05:10

What does the trade 'truce" between Trump and China's...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

The U.S. and China agreed to a trade "truce" last week. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Julian Gewirtz, a senior China policy official during the Biden administration, about what's at stake.

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00:03:57

How a post-surgery nurse uses music to assist...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

Research suggests music has the power to relieve pain. We speak to a nurse who brings his ukulele into the hospital ward.

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00:04:32

Saturday Sports: The World Series; chaotic times for...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Game 6 of the World Series and the chaotic times for college football coaches.

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00:03:54

U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

Corporate America has been largely silent about the damage President Trump's policies could do to the economy. But now a powerful business lobby is suing over Trump's new $100,000 fees on H-1B visas.

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00:06:14

One of music's best kept secrets celebrates 100...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

For a century, the tiny Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, has been a wellspring of cultural integrity, innovative music and American ingenuity. (And free concerts.)

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00:02:33

Opinion: Ask your doctor if the World Series is right...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

Prescription drug ads were once banned on broadcasts. But companies argued that infringed on free speech, and the drugs could help people. The FDA now permits pharmaceutical ads.

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00:06:19

John Tesh celebrates the return of his iconic...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

A '90s classic is back. NPR's Scott Simon talks to musician John Tesh about the triumphant return of "Roundball Rock" to the airwaves.

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00:04:13

What one Texas Republican Congressman tells his...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

The government shutdown is dragging on, with no serious negotiations between the parties. The House is not in session and most members are back home in their districts, hearing from constituents.

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00:04:56

How narco-submarines are playing a major role in...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

Cartels are using submersible vessels to traffic drugs. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Steven Dudley, co-founder and co-director of InSight Crime, about the narcosubs and if they can be stopped.

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00:03:56

Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

President Trump is traveling to Asia, where he's expected to meet with global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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00:04:16

Week in Politics: Trump's relations with Latin...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

We discuss President Trump's escalation in Latin America, trade with Canada, and demolition at the White House.

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00:04:38

How U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

The small island country of Trinidad and Tobago is in middle of an American military buildup. The U.S. has deployed warships and attacked alleged drug boats nearby, leaving residents on edge.

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00:04:10

Northern California to decide on redistricting,...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

In Northern California, congressional districts could be redrawn by a vote on Election Day. Republicans say they're victims of the national redistricting fight, while Democrats blame President Trump.

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