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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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3:54

U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

Corporate America has been largely silent about the damage President Trump's policies could do to the economy. But now a powerful business lobby is suing over Trump's new $100,000 fees on H-1B visas.

6:14

One of music's best kept secrets celebrates 100...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

For a century, the tiny Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, has been a wellspring of cultural integrity, innovative music and American ingenuity. (And free concerts.)

2:33

Opinion: Ask your doctor if the World Series is right...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

Prescription drug ads were once banned on broadcasts. But companies argued that infringed on free speech, and the drugs could help people. The FDA now permits pharmaceutical ads.

6:18

John Tesh celebrates the return of his iconic...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

A '90s classic is back. NPR's Scott Simon talks to musician John Tesh about the triumphant return of "Roundball Rock" to the airwaves.

4:13

What one Texas Republican Congressman tells his...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

The government shutdown is dragging on, with no serious negotiations between the parties. The House is not in session and most members are back home in their districts, hearing from constituents.

4:56

How narco-submarines are playing a major role in...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

Cartels are using submersible vessels to traffic drugs. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Steven Dudley, co-founder and co-director of InSight Crime, about the narcosubs and if they can be stopped.

3:40

Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

President Trump is traveling to Asia, where he's expected to meet with global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

4:16

Week in Politics: Trump's relations with Latin...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

We discuss President Trump's escalation in Latin America, trade with Canada, and demolition at the White House.

4:38

How U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

The small island country of Trinidad and Tobago is in middle of an American military buildup. The U.S. has deployed warships and attacked alleged drug boats nearby, leaving residents on edge.

4:10

Northern California to decide on redistricting,...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

In Northern California, congressional districts could be redrawn by a vote on Election Day. Republicans say they're victims of the national redistricting fight, while Democrats blame President Trump.

4:54

Saturday Sports: NBA is back; a gambling scandal;...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss sports.

3:57

Liam St. John discusses his new album, 'Man of the...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

We talk to musician Liam St. John about his song, "Man of the North," the title track off his latest album.

2:12

A spooky visit to the University of Maryland,...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

The library at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County is pretty typical: rows of books, a cafe. But then there's also a haunted stuffed mongoose. We visit the large parapsychology collection.

4:51

A tale of 2 religious celebrations in 2 Indian cities

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

As a powerful Hindu nationalist group celebrated its centenary in the Indian city of Nagpur, across town, hundreds renounced their Hindu faith and converted to Buddhism.

8:22

Josh O'Connor talks about his leading role in the art...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Josh O'Connor who stars in a new, subtle art heist film, "The Mastermind."

7:59

Brandon Hobson shares insights on his new book, 'The...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

"The Devil Is a Southpaw" is a novel within a novel, set at juvenile detention facility in Oklahoma in 1988. NPR's Scott Simon talks to author Brandon Hobson.

6:12

Efforts to protect historic Seattle buildings from...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/25

There's an 85% chance that a damaging earthquake could hit Seattle in the next 50 years. Old brick buildings are most at risk, but retrofitting them could mean a loss of affordable housing.

4:42

Here's what experts say 'A House of Dynamite' gets...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/24

Some praised realistic elements like the depiction of the White House situation room. But others said parts of the plot didn't ring true.

2:46

Opinion: Susan Stamberg gave NPR its voice

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/18

NPR has lost a singular, distinctive radio journalist: Susan Stamberg, who died Thursday. She was the first woman to host a national news broadcast and set the tone, pace, and scope of the network.

4:37

Why are so many rich Americans investing in British...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/10/18

American millionaires and celebrities are buying up British soccer teams in record numbers.

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