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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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6:20

The impact of losing SNAP benefits and a Head Start...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nicole Hines of Davenport, Iowa, about how the loss of SNAP benefits and the closure of a Head Start school that her granddaughter attended are affecting her life.

4:49

An update on Jamaica's recovery efforts following...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlet, about recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa struck last week.

4:06

Week in Politics: This week's elections; SCOTUS and...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

We look at what Tuesday's vote means to both parties, and how the Supreme Court is looking at President Trump's tariffs. We also look ahead to what's next in the shutdown.

4:31

Exploring 'The White Hot,' a novel by Quiara Alegría...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

We examine "The White Hot," a novel by Quiara Alegria Hudes, which explores the impact on a young woman when her mother suddenly disappears from her life.

7:33

The Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle discusses...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with The Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle about their new album, "Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan."

8:04

Stellan Skarsgård talks about his starring role in...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor Stellan Skarsgård, who stars in the new movie, "Sentimental Value."

7:51

Writer William Boyd talks about his latest book, 'The...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

NPR's Scott Simon talks to the Scottish writer William Boyd about his latest book, "The Predicament" – a spy thriller set during the height of the Cold War.

6:16

ICE crackdown in Chicago causes many immigrants to...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

Since increased immigration enforcement actions began in Chicago, some Latino migrants there say they've been avoiding church out of fear of ICE arrests. But others say they're willing to take the risk to practice their faith.

4:24

A look at the latest effort to get more Americans in...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

A good portion of rural America still needs access to fast internet. Some worry that new directives that call for using less expensive broadband technology will make internet service less reliable.

3:08

Immigration agents have new technology to identify...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/08

The Department of Homeland Security is adopting powerful new tools to monitor noncitizens. Privacy advocates are worried they erode privacy rights for all Americans.

2:37

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

NPR 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.

2:10

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

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/01

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

2:42

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

NPR 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.

3:25

The latest updates on SNAP

NPR 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.

3:20

SNAP recipients struggle with the USDA food safety...

NPR 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.

4:02

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

NPR 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.

4:37

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

NPR 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.

5:10

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

NPR 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.

3:57

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

NPR 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.

4:32

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

NPR 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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