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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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2:36

Protester killed at the No Kings rally in Salt Lake...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/28

A memorial service for Arthur "Afa" Ah Loo, the only person killed at a No Kings protest. He was shot at the event in Salt Lake City. No charges have been filed in his death.

4:19

In Budapest, thousands defy a national ban by...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/28

The annual Budapest Pride event has been banned by Viktor Orban's government. But NPR's Rob Schmitz tells Scott Simon it's going ahead anyway.

5:11

Why are younger Americans having less sex? Technology...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/28

We look at a new book, "The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future," which focuses on the why younger Americans are having less sex.

4:09

Week in politics: Senate to start vote on Trump's tax...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/28

We take a look at where things stand with President Trump's tax and spending bill, now before the Senate, as well as the effort to block the president from taking further military action against Iran.

8:14

David Litt's new memoir follows his journey learning...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/28

NPR's Scott Simon talks to author David Litt on his memoir "It's Only Drowning: A True Story of Learning to Surf and the Pursuit of Common Ground."

2:35

Opinion: Remembering Bill Moyers

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/28

NPR's Scott Simon remembers the astonishing career of former White House press secretary and long-time public broadcasting journalist Bill Moyers, who died this week at the age of 91.

3:30

Defense Department will stop providing crucial...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/28

Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30.

4:47

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

NPR 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.

3:53

Researchers gave psychedelic drugs to clergy across...

NPR 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.

4:25

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

NPR 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.

5:00

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

NPR 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.

7:32

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

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/06/21

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

4:23

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

NPR 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.

3:50

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

NPR 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.

2:19

A new archeological discovery finds painted Roman...

NPR 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.

3:44

Senate Majority Leader John Thune tries to get...

NPR 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.

4:34

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

NPR 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.

7:56

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

NPR 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.

7:58

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

NPR 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.

3:57

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

NPR 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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