Weekend Edition Saturday

Episodes

• Nancy Pelosi Reclaims The Speaker's Gavel

  Nancy Pelosi once again became speaker of the House this week as Democrats took control. She made history as the first female speaker in 2007 and her sharp political skills helped her hold onto power.

  Jan 05, 2019 at 4:56 am

• Saturday Sports: The Bears And The Lady Bears

  We have a roundup of the week in sports, including the latest on the Chicago Bears, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Baylor Lady Bears women's basketball team.

  Jan 05, 2019 at 4:56 am

• Women Entering A Sacred Temple Spark Protests In India

  Protests erupted across south India after women sneaked into a temple that banned females old enough to menstruate. The temple is part of a debate between gender equality and religious freedom.

  Jan 05, 2019 at 4:56 am

• The Bolsonaro Era Begins In Brazil

  We have the latest on the big political changes taking shape in Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro, who is in the first week of his new administration.

  Jan 05, 2019 at 4:56 am

• Texas Migrant Tent City To Close By End Of January

  A tent camp housing migrant children in Texas is due to shut down by the end of January as the federal government releases more detained children to their families.

  Jan 05, 2019 at 4:56 am

• A Year-End Musical Road Trip With 'Memphis Rent Party' Writer Robert Gordon

  We take a year-end musical road trip with Memphis music writer Robert Gordon, who shares some of the stories from his collection of essays "Memphis Rent Party."

  Dec 29, 2018 at 5:04 am

• ESPN's Howard Bryant Previews Saturday's College Football Semifinals

  NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the college football playoffs that begin Saturday.

  Dec 29, 2018 at 5:04 am

• Remembering Henry Morgenthau III, Whose Poetry Debut Came At Age 99

  We remember Henry Morgenthau III, who published poetry late in life. He died in July at age 101.

  Dec 29, 2018 at 5:04 am

• Cuba's Mobile Internet Access Is A Big Step, But It's Not Without Flaws

  The Cuban government recently extended Internet to mobile devices, a big step for Cubans living on the island under the repressive communist regime.

  Dec 29, 2018 at 5:04 am

• Author Of 'The New Childhood' Advises Parents: Don't Panic About Screen Time

  NPR's Debbie Elliot speaks with Jordan Shapiro about his new book, "The New Childhood," which explains how children should engage with the digital technology around them.

  Dec 29, 2018 at 5:04 am
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  Aaron Sorkin Brings 'To Kill A Mockingbird' To The Broadway Stage

  After lawsuits and pushback from her estate. Harper Lee's beloved 1960 novel is now a play. And now, Atticus Finch looks and sounds a little different than he did in the book.

  Dec 26, 2018 at 2:00 am

• What Inspired Singer JD McPherson's Christmas Album

  NPR's Scott Simon talks to McPherson about "Socks," his new holiday album of original songs.

  Dec 22, 2018 at 5:01 am