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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How Moscow could respond to Trump's threat of sanctions
President Trump is threatening to impose new sanctions on Russia if it does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. NPR's Scott Simon asks Russia expert Nina Khrushcheva about how Moscow could respond.
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Opinion: Remembering Sandra Grimes, mole hunter
Sandra Grimes died at the age of 79. Her work was crucial in catching a Soviet agent who "caused more damage to the national security of the United States than any spy in the history of the CIA."
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In memory of famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who died this week
In 2010, Jim Lovell explored his Apollo 8 spacecraft at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.
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Independent grocery stores rely on food stamps sales. The new tax bill could impact this
Cuts to the food stamp program could affect rural grocery stores that rely more heavily on low-income shoppers.
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California Democratic leaders endorse Gov. Newsom's redistricting plans
In response to Texas drawing five more GOP-leaning congressional seats, Democrats in California officially reveal their plan to redistrict ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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How the world is reacting to the Israeli government's decision to escalate the war
Many fear the expansion of the war puts the remaining hostages at even greater risk.
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Here's what is expected now that new tariffs are in effect for dozens of countries
New tariffs took effect this week that forecasters say will lead to higher prices and slower economic growth. But the stock market is still booming.
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Hamas has taken his brother-in-law hostage. He shares how he's fighting to free him
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Moshe Lavi, the brother-in-law of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his kibbutz by Hamas on Oct. 7 and remains a hostage.
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Week in Politics: Israel faces criticism for Gaza takeover plan; Trump doesn't intervene
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Saturday Sports: NFL and ESPN join forces; a milestone in MLB; a pitcher fights cancer
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sportswriter Howard Bryant about the past week in the world of sports.
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What is the origin of the word deadline? An exploration of its etymology
The word "deadline" has been used a lot in reference to tariffs. It got us thinking: what is the origin of the word? NPR's Scott Simon talks with Benjamin Dreyer, author of "Dreyer's English."
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Opinion: A little league heartbreak
The State Department denied one Venezuelan Little League team entry into the U.S., but allowed another. NPR's Scott Simon questions how the sports exemption to Trump's travel ban is being applied.
