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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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00:02:43

Opinion: It's time to 'move our feet'

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

The shooting this week at a Minneapolis Catholic school that killed 2 children won't the be last such incident. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the cycle of school shootings and their aftermaths.

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00:04:05

The Minneapolis Annunciation Church community...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

Days after students were shot at a school Mass, an outpouring of flowers, ribbons, and grief are bringing people together to support victims and each other.

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00:04:45

How colorful do we want our food to be? American...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

As more major food brands commit to phasing out chemical dyes from snacks and cereals in the U.S., some are struggling to find natural replacements. Many consumers say they want bright colors.

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00:03:26

Texas advances bill allowing citizens to sue makers...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

Texas lawmakers are on track to pass one of the toughest laws aimed at reducing the use of abortion medication, one way people still have abortions in a state that has already banned them in clinics.

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00:04:46

Analyzing the impact of a turbulent week for the CDC

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

The director of the CDC is out and updated COVID-19 vaccines come with new restrictions. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Carlos del Rio of Emory University about the latest in health policy news.

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00:05:18

Saturday Sports: College football is back; Dallas...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sports journalist Michele Steele about a big opening game in college football, a momentous NFL transfer and the superstar engagement that made headlines this week.

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00:05:09

An Indo-Pacific expert explains the importance of the...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

China will host the leaders of Russia and China at a security summit starting on Sunday. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Satu Limaye from the East-West Center about the significance of that alliance.

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00:03:45

Savoring the last days of summer the New England way...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

As August comes to an end, many people are savoring the last days of summer. In New England, that means it's time for a clambake. We visit one of the oldest, held in Dartmouth, Mass., since the 1880s.

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00:04:57

Week in Politics: CDC faces turmoil; future of the...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

We discuss turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control, Fed independence, and President Trump's latest executive orders.

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00:04:03

A former service member's journey to finding his...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/30

As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from

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00:02:24

Opinion: Wardrobe diplomacy

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

Months after his explosive meeting at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned this week wearing a black blazer. His dress last time invited criticism from Trump supporters.

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00:03:45

It's been a busy week at the Justice Department....

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

The Department of Justice has been in the news all week, both over its handling of the Epstein investigation and its search of a home of Trump's former national security adviser.

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00:05:53

A former federal prosecutor reviews legal options...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Politico's Ankush Khardori about what legal checks remain as the Trump administration flexes presidential power.

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00:04:09

What are the risks to the labor market after Powell's...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell received a standing ovation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday. Powell said the central bank could soon resume cutting interest rates.

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00:05:03

As the IDF intensifies its operations, healthcare in...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

Israeli forces are telling Gaza City doctors to move their clinics south ahead of a massive attack.

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00:02:32

Locals react after officials erased a rainbow...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

The rainbow crosswalk in front of Orlando's Pulse nightclub was removed by Florida transportation officials. The crosswalk was a memorial for those killed in a 2016 mass shooting at the gay bar.

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00:03:57

How international students feel arriving on campus...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

International students from around the world are arriving on American college campuses after a very rocky summer.

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00:04:39

Week in Politics: Trump and Putin; possible rate...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

We discuss the latest political developments, including President Trump's crackdown in Wahington, D.C., and redistricting efforts in Texas and California.

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00:05:08

Home chefs on social media are outraged by this new...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

Many home cooks say they've noticed a change in 4C Seasoned Bread Crumbs, and they are not happy about it. NPR's Scott Simon talks with writer Judi Cutrone about the travesty.

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00:04:49

Saturday Sports: MLB pennant races and the first...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/08/23

NPR's Scott Simon and sports writer Howard Bryant discuss the week in sports (DRAFT)

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