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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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00:04:47

'Where's our money?' CDC grant funding is moving so...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/28

The state and local health departments that rely on CDC funding say the money is not coming in on time and no one can tell them why. Some are laying off staff.

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00:03:53

Researchers gave psychedelic drugs to clergy across...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

What happens when you give psychedelic drugs to two dozen clergy from various faith traditions? Academic researchers did just that, and published the surprising results this month.

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00:04:25

The keeper of the Stanley Cup trophy discusses its...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Phil Pritchard, who'll oversee the Stanley Cup trophy as Florida Panthers players, coaches and staff each get a day to celebrate with the punch bowl-shaped prize.

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00:05:12

Saturday Sports: NBA finals, L.A. Lakers sale, Dallas...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

NPR's Scott Simon and Michele Steele of ESPN talk about game seven of the NBA Finals, the $10 billion sale of the L.A. Lakers, and a big salary raise for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

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00:07:32

Peter Mendelsund discusses 'Weepers,' his novel about...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

NPR's Scott Simon asks Peter Mendelsund about his new novel, "Weepers," which features professional mourners.

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00:04:23

Inside a school that's working to fix the U.S....

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

The U.S. needs thousands of additional air traffic controllers, but training and certifying them can take years. NPR visits one school that's trying to get controllers on the job faster.

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00:03:51

Trump Mobile, the latest venture from the president,...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

The launch of Trump Mobile comes as ethics filings reveal the president reported more than $630 million dollars in income last year.

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00:02:10

A new archeological discovery finds painted Roman...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

A remarkable archaeological find in the heart of London has revealed one of the most extensive collections of Roman frescoes ever found in the city.

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00:03:44

Senate Majority Leader John Thune tries to get...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for a vote on President Trump's signature domestic policy bill next week, but big hurdles remain inside the GOP.

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00:04:45

Where the Israel-Iran conflict could go next,...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, about the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict and the possibility of a diplomatic resolution.

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00:07:56

In 'Human Nature,' author Kate Marvel explores...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

NPR's Scott Simon talks to climate scientist Kate Marvel about her new book, "Human Nature." It's a look at our changing planet through the lens of nine very human emotions.

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00:07:58

In 'Familiar Touch,' an elderly woman adjusts to life...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

NPR's Scott Simon talks to actress Kathleen Chalfant and director Sarah Friedland about their new film, "Familiar Touch," following an elderly woman adjusting to life at an assisted living facility.

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00:03:57

This Tiny Desk Contest finalist was inspired by her...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

Inspiration can come from anywhere. One Boston-based musician summoned it with an app. Eph See wrote the song "Malachi the Uber Driver" after a late-night ride home.

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00:05:13

Of the many things banned by the Taliban in...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

The Taliban bans chess, saying it's anti-Islamic. Islam has long had a vexed relationship with chess, although Muslims historically helped spread the game

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00:04:18

Trump's makeover of the civil service has made it...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

President Trump is changing how the government hires and fires workers. His critics warn he's politicizing the workforce, with negative consequences for the American people.

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00:04:41

How likely is Israel's goal of regime change in Iran?

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Mehrzad Boroujerdi, with Missouri University of Science and Technology, about potential regime change in Iran as an objective of Israel's attacks on the country.

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00:04:53

Week in politics: Trump's Iran ultimatum, Mahmoud...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

We discuss the politics surrounding the war between Israel and Iran, the latest on the GOP's tax and spending bill, and the release of student protester Mahmoud Khalil.

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00:02:41

Opinion: From tragedy, words of wisdom

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

Sophie and Colin Hortman remember their parents, Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman, as "the bright lights at the center of our lives." The couple was murdered in their home last weekend.

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00:03:36

The math behind the war: Can Israel's air defense...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

There's a specific kind of math that could determine just how much longer the war can go — how many long-range missiles Iran has versus how many missile interceptors Israel has to shoot them down.

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00:04:34

The latest on the targeted Minnesota state lawmakers...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/14

Minnesota Public Radio's Clay Masters reports on targeted state lawmaker shootings.

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