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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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All Episodes

00:08:04

It's Christmastime —– and if you live in the Alps,...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.

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00:03:44

The latest updates on the flooding in Washington state

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

People in Washington state who have evacuated from floods may have to wait for weeks before returning home.

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00:02:56

Some Republicans express views on restrictions for...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

The Trump administration has paused visas and other programs allowing Afghans to come to the U.S. legally, including those who helped American troops. Some Republicans are pushing back.

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00:04:38

Why tariffs on Chinese imports matter for Mexican...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Antonio Ortiz Mena of Georgetown University about Mexico's recently imposed tariffs on Chinese imports and why they matter in relation to Mexican trade with the U.S.

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00:03:51

U.S. military members fear personal legal...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

Mixed opinions about the legality of U.S. strikes against suspected drug boats is putting service members in a tough spot and prompting some to seek outside legal advice.

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00:03:53

Japan is under a megaquake watch. What does this mean?

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

Japan is learning what life is life under a megaquake watch. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Richard Allen, director of the Berkeley Seismology Lab, about what it means.

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00:04:28

Saturday Sports: Michigan's football coach fired;...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

NPR's Rob Schmitz and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the latest on Sherrone Moore's case after his firing as head coach of Michigan football and subsequent arrest for assault.

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00:05:05

An international relations expert explains...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

There are tensions between the U.S. and Europe over how to end the Ukraine war. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Nathalie Tocci from Johns Hopkins University about what's fueling these political divisions.

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00:04:18

Week in Politics: Redistricting; Trump's economic...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

We discuss the week's political news, including the latest developments in congressional redistricting, President Trump's economic messaging, and the expiration of Obamacare subsidies.

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00:03:00

A new study reveals an unprecedented discovery of new...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/13

There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before.

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00:03:55

This metalworker is creating suits of armor for mice

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

Calgary artist Jeff De Boer has spent decades learning, perfecting, and teaching the art of making suits of armor. For mice.

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00:05:04

Film industry reacts to news that Netflix is set to...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

Netflix's winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery reverberated through Hollywood and Washington, prompting worries from labor unions and theater owners.

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00:04:27

Week in Politics: Defense Secretary Hegseth;...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny over strikes in the Caribbean and Yemen, and the Supreme Court sided with Republicans in a case over gerrymandering in Texas.

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00:03:55

What does the CDC's advisors' vote to overturn...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to overhaul how children get vaccines took a major step forward. An advisory committee voted to narrow hepatitis B immunization guidance for newborns.

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00:03:53

How consumers feel about the economy as the holidays...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

New numbers from the Commerce Department show inflation is still elevated, but it doesn't appear to be getting worse. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates next week by another quarter percentage point.

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00:04:10

Linguist Esteban Touma from Babbel reviews the app's...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Esteban Touma, language expert from the app Babbel about 2025's most mispronounced words.

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00:02:49

The San Francisco Bay Area's beloved albino...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

The San Francisco Bay Area lost a beloved resident this week. Claude, an albino alligator that lived at the California Academy of Sciences, died at the age of 30.

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00:03:54

What's your college football gameday ritual? Some...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

It's college football championship weekend. Many fans have rituals to make sure their team wins. It goes beyond just wearing the same clothes or eating the same snacks.

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00:04:17

Saturday Sports: FIFA World Cup 2026 matchups; MLS...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to sports reporter Michele Steele about the FIFA World Cup draw, the MLS Cup Final this afternoon, and a classic NFL rivalry matchup this weekend.

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00:10:06

The aftermath of the assassination of Carlos Manzo, a...

Weekend Edition Saturday ·

2025/12/06

Carlos Manzo was the mayor of a city in Michoacan, Mexico. He launched a full-frontal assault on organized crime. Last month he was assassinated by a lone gunman, sparking protests across the country.

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