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Weekend Edition Saturday

 

Hosted By Scott Simon

This refreshing combination of news, analysis and features provides wrap-ups and perspectives on the week's events, as well as a taste of what makes weekends special-from sports and gardening to entertainment.

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Saturday, 5 a.m. – 10 a.m.
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NPRAuthor Interviews

After her mother's stroke, Lara Porzak helped finish new novel 'Properties of Thirst'

August 6, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with novelist Marianne Wiggins about her latest book, "Properties of Thirst," along with her daughter, Lara Porzak, who helped her mother finish writing it after a stroke.

NPRNational

Salt Lake City councilman combats speeding with humorous yard signs

August 6, 2022

Salt Lake City council member Alejandro Puy knows speeding in his district is a problem, so he's created custom yard signs to get drivers' attention.

NPRSports

Saturday Sports: Griner sentenced in Russia; Deshaun Watson suspended for 6 games

August 6, 2022

Brittney Griner sentenced in Russia. Deshaun Watson suspended from six games for alleged sexual misconduct. And the deaths of two titans of sport: Bill Russell and Vin Scully.

YPR | Animals

Fungal disease is decimating bat populations in the West

August 6, 2022

A fungal disease that's been devastating bat populations in the Eastern U.S. appears to be moving west faster than predicted. That has big economic and ecological implications.

NPRAnimals

A beluga whale has been spotted in the Siene

August 6, 2022

A whale common to Arctic waters has been sighted in the Seine River in northern France. Authorities say they are trying to assess its health.

NPRNational

Meet this new gun owner: a single mom in Colorado

August 6, 2022

To understand what's driving gun sales, Weekend Edition is featuring conversations with new gun owners. Today, NPR's Scott Simon talks with Misheika Gaddis, a single mom in Aurora, Colo.

NPRElections

Rep. Peter Meijer on his loss to Trump-endorsed challenger in Michigan primary

August 6, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon talks with U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan about his loss in the Republican primary this week. His Trump-backed opponent received money from Democrats.

NPRMiddle East

Killing of al-Qaeda leader renews tensions with the Taliban

August 6, 2022

How Afghan citizens and the Taliban government are reacting to the revelation that al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was living among them and was killed in a U.S. drone strike last Sunday.

NPRAsia

Pelosi's Taiwan trip had major significance — and potential consequences

August 6, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon talks with U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, D-N.J., about his trip to Taiwan with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other foreign policy issues.

NPRMusic Interviews

Meridian Brothers collaborate with an imaginary salsa band on new album

August 6, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to musician Eblis Alvarez about his new album, "Meridian Brothers and El Grupo Renacimiento." It's an imaginary collaboration with a fake 1970s Colombia salsa band.

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