Weekend Edition Saturday
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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.
Episodes
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Lawyers take the Trump administration to court over its aggressive deportation tactics
A pro-Palestinian activist's deportation case and efforts to return a wrongfully deported Maryland man have courts scrutinizing the Trump administrations aggressive tactics to expel immigrants.
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For CEOs, 'unknown' and 'uncertainty' are the words of the hour with tariffs
President Trump's tariffs are causing chaos for consumers, businesses and investors. Corporate America's CEOs are now embracing a favorite buzzword to talk about the future: "uncertainty."
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Trade war between the U.S. and China spirals into uncharted territory
China ponders what comes next in its relations with the United States after a week of escalating tariffs.
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How climate change is making hay fever more miserable
Warmer temperatures make for longer and more intense pollen seasons and more severe hay fever symptoms. New research indicates these changes are already contributing to rising rates of hay fever.
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What Wisconsin's Foxconn plant can tell us about the future of manufacturing in the U.S.
An effort to bring back manufacturing to a county in Wisconsin during the first Trump administration fell short of its promise, but there's hope for more factories to come.
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At the Masters — golf's most prestigious tournament — sandwiches start at $1.50
The Masters is one of the most prestigious and exclusive golf tournaments. Most sporting events these days are overpriced. Especially inside the venue. But not at the Masters. Sandwiches start at $1.50. Soft drinks are $2 and beer is $6.
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A day in the life of a migrant seeking asylum under the Trump administration
A Venezuelan was told to self-deport this week. She instead pushed for an asylum hearing, something many migrants are doing.
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A changing ecosystem is depleting the whitefish population in the Great Lakes
Changes in ecosystems mean bad news for lake whitefish and those who love it. The species' population is rapidly declining in some areas of the Great Lakes.
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How tariffs are affecting soybean farmers
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Josh Gackle, a farmer and chairman of the American Soybean Association, about how President Trump's tariffs are affecting soybean farmers.
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Indian states are at odds over a move to change seat distribution in the parliament
There's a fierce political debate in India about whether population shifts should change how parliamentary seats are distributed.
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Musicians protest through song at festival in Taiwan
At Taiwan's premier music festival, artists went political with their tunes and lyrics.
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U.S. business owner is 'cautiously optimistic' in the face of sweeping tariffs
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Doug Adams, the president of Adams Corp, about the impact of tariffs on his business and industry.
