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NPR Weekend Edition Saturday

Weekend Edition Saturday 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. The two-hour program is hosted by NPR"s Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon.

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6:08

Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen says the U.S. economy is...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/27

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about recent indicators showing stronger-than-expected economic growth.

4:53

Saturday Sports: Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles compete...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/27

NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss the Paris Olympics and the end of a remarkable era for some U.S. athletes.

2:51

Kamala Harris' presidential bid is being cheered on...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/27

In the village in southern India where some of her ancestors lived, Kamala Harris’ race for the White House has led to celebrations — and some reflections.

3:57

After 4 years, Google backtracks on its...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/27

NPR's Scott Simon asks Julia Angwin of Proof News about Google's decision not to remove cookies from its Chrome browser.

4:22

San Francisco has a sewage problem. Climate change is...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/27

San Francisco is one of several major cities with a sewage system which can get overwhelmed during storms. A case concerning the city's water quality violations is headed to the Supreme Court.

7:21

Remembering author James Baldwin on the 100-year...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/27

NPR's Scott Simon and poet Kevin Young remember James Baldwin. The great American author of "Notes of a Native Son" and "Go Tell it on the Mountain" was born 100 years ago this August.

4:23

Michigan voters who were unsure about Biden now face...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/27

We hear from voters in Michigan, a so-called "Blue Wall" state along with Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, who had been lukewarm on President Biden's reelection bid.

4:39

One boy's story shows the impact of rising Israeli...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/27

A deadly incident changed the life of a 15-year-old Palestinian boy living in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

8:48

To learn 'The Truth About Dragons,' go on a quest...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/27

A little boy must go on a hero's quest — through woods full of oak trees and a bamboo forest — to discover "The Truth About Dragons" in Julie Leung and Hanna Cha's Caldecott Honor children's book.

5:01

Come study with me: How a virtual buddy might help...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/25

In an age of constant digital distraction, people are turning their study and work sprints into virtual grind sessions on YouTube — and getting tens of millions of views.

3:11

A cybersecurity glitch triggered a global technology...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

Airports, hospitals, banks, and government agencies are recovering from a failed software update delivered by the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike to Microsoft’s Windows systems.

2:17

Opinion: Bob Newhart showed us the extraordinary in...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

NPR's Scott Simon remembers understated comedian and actor Bob Newhart, who died this week at the age of 94.

3:45

Drone attack hits Tel Aviv; ICJ rules West Bank...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

A drone attack came into Israel from over the Mediterranean Sea and struck near the Tel Aviv beachfront. Separately, the U.N's highest court said Jewish settlements in the West Bank are unlawful.

3:51

Saturday Sports: WNBA All-Star game, Kansas City...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

The WNBA All-Star game takes place Saturday. Also, football's Kansas City Chiefs are attempting a three-peat.

4:45

Week in politics: Trump addresses the RNC, more...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

Donald Trump capped the Republican National Convention this week, while Joe Biden faced calls to exit the presidential race.

3:00

Homeless people are the most vulnerable to extreme...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

In Las Vegas, the city's homeless residents are among the most vulnerable to illness and death from the scorching weather.

3:47

Protests surrounded the RNC, though in lower numbers...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

A big protest marked the beginning of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. But by the end of the week, the mood had changed to focus on the RNC's effect on the local community.

4:29

Pushback against over-tourism in Spain is reflected...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

Tourism is important to the Spanish economy but critics are arguing the country is too reliant on it.

4:08

A Communist Party meeting in China aimed to chart a...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

China’s ruling Communist Party has held an important meeting in Beijing to plan China’s development and reform for the next five years.

4:17

The conservative think tank behind the controversial...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2024/07/20

The Heritage Foundation and the Trump campaign are attempting to soothe concerns over the think tank's sweeping Project 2025 plan to overhaul the government.

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