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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Opinion: My hometown pope
News of an American pope, and a Chicagoan, causes NPR's Scott Simon to remember what it was like attending Mass in his hometown.
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Americans are relying more on therapy than medication for their mental health needs
The number of Americans relying on psychotherapy went up between 2018 and 2021, whereas the number of people using psychiatric medications went down.
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50 years after the war, a new generation in Vietnam reflects on their life and choices
Development has brought many changes to Vietnam in the 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War.
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Marco Rubio takes over for Michael Waltz as National Security Adviser
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is taking over for Michael Waltz as National Security Adviser, but Rubio is keeping his main job and other roles.
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Trump's trade war contracts the economy but job market holds up
President Trump's trade war continues. Numbers show the U.S. economy contracted this year but so far the job market is holding up pretty well.
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A visit to the Pope's lesser-known home church
Most people think the Pope's church is St. Peter's Basilica. But as the Bishop of Rome, his actual seat is in a church on the other side of Rome called St. John Lateran.
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Porch geese are making a comeback
Porch geese are trending as nostalgic millennials seek reminders of childhood.
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How to manage your investments during volatile markets
Amid stock market volatility, polling finds most Americans believe their finances are deteriorating. Financial analysts advise global diversification and for recent retirees to rein in spending.
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Grace VanderWaal discusses her new album 'Childstar' and growing up in the public eye
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Grace VanderWaal about her new album, "Childstar." Now 21, she won "America's Got Talent" at age 12.
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Saturday Sports: NBA playoffs, a coaching great retires
NPR's Scott Simon and Meadowlark Media's Howard Bryant discuss the NBA playoffs and the retirement of one of the league's greatest coaches.
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Week in politics: Will Congress pass the White House budget?
The Trump administration's vision for the American workforce may fall victim to economic instability generated by the administration's tariff regime.
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Opinion: Curse other drivers? So do the pros — but they get fined
Formula 1 racing has a ban on cursing, with fines starting at about 46 thousand dollars. NPR's Scott Simon explains why drivers are darn unhappy with that.
