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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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2:19

Opinion: My kind of holiday song

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

NPR's Scott Simon explains why The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is a holiday song for those who have troubles and heartache.

5:58

Retired Maj. Gen. James Hoyer on the shooting of 2...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to retired Gen. James Hoyer of the West Virginia National Guard following Wednesday's shooting that left one guardsperson dead and another critically injured.

2:21

How the small hometown of the accused shooter of 2...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

Authorities say the suspect who shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, drove from his home in Bellingham, Washington, to carry out the attack. Here's how that city is reacting.

4:08

Afghans seeking asylum voice concerns as all U.S....

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

Afghans seeking asylum say they're stuck in a hellish limbo as all migration suspended to the U.S.

3:49

Airbus orders immediate repairs for 6,000 of its A320...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

Aviation regulators have ordered urgent inspections of the Airbus A320 family of jets. The order follows a JetBlue plane's experience of an uncontrolled "pitch down" event last month.

4:08

The latest on the Hong Kong fire aftermath

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

We look at the latest on the horrific fire that tore through a high-rise in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people, with many still unaccounted for.

5:05

Saturday Sports: Crash of the Kansas City Chiefs;...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the surprising turkeys in the NFL.

4:43

Here's why Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon matters

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

Prospect of Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon sparks hope - and worry.

4:07

Catholic nuns in Wisconsin return land bought in 1966...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

Franciscan nuns in Wisconsin transferred their land to the Lac du Flambeau tribe, believed to be the first such "land return" by a Catholic group in the U.S.

3:45

Maryland's governor proposes redistricting. Some of...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

Maryland is one of the most heavily leaning Democratic states in the nation and it's one of the few that could redistrict to help their party win Congress by countering Republicans. However, so far, the idea hasn't been well-receive.

4:17

Week in Politics: Trump's proposed immigration policy...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

We look at the changes President Trump is proposing to immigration policies following the attack on two National Guard members, as well as what's next in the Russia-Ukraine deal proposed by the U.S.

4:46

Experts share tips on how to maximize your dollars...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

The holiday shopping season is upon us. We share some tips from pros on how to get the most for your dollars.

7:45

Denis Leary chats about his role in the new Christmas...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with actor Denis Leary about his role in the new Christmas comedy "Oh. What. Fun."

8:30

Rob Miller discusses his new memoir, 'The Hours are...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Bloodshot Records co-founder and former owner Rob Miller about his memoir, "The Hours Are Long But The Pay Is Low."

5:47

Why a revival of the 1998 musical 'Ragtime' resonates...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

With its mix of Jewish immigrants, Black residents of Harlem, and privileged white characters, the Broadway show Ragtime is resonating strongly with audiences in the current political climate.

3:50

Why landline phones still matter in California

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

Landline telephones can be a lifeline when disaster strikes remote towns. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Yue Stella Yu, a reporter for CalMatters, about why landlines remain important in California.

4:02

This man serenades tourists in a Boston park with a...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

We meet a man who serenades tourists in a Boston park with songs of their homeland in their native language. He's got a song for almost any nation.

3:59

As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season ends, the...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.

4:44

They need a ventilator to stay alive. Getting one can...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/29

Few nursing homes can care for people who need help breathing with a ventilator because of ALS and other conditions. Insurers often deny payment for the best at-home machines, and innovative solutions are endangered by Medicaid cuts.

4:59

In DR Congo, exhibit reveals nostalgia for former...

NPR Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/11/23

Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa.

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