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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.
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Episodes
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Saturday Sports: French Open finals, Stanley Cup, pro softball and college amateurism
NPR's Debbie Elliott talks sports with ESPN's Michele Steele the end of college amateurism, the French Open women's final, the NHL's Stanley Cup finals, and pro softball.
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The dangers of a weakened FEMA ahead of an active hurricane season
As FEMA faces hurricane season, officials fear the agency is not prepared. NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Rep. Jared Moskowitz about the high stakes for communities in the storm path.
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ICE conducts sweeping raids in L.A., clashes with protestors
Workplace raids carried out by immigration enforcement agents in Los Angeles on Friday were followed by protests, clashes with police, and criticism from local politicians.
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The many ways Ukraine carries out unprecedented drone attacks
With one surprise attack after another, Ukraine keeps inventing new ways to wage war with drones. In turn, Russia is building a massive drone army of its own.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported, returns to the U.S. to be charged
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back on U.S. soil, three months after the Trump administration mistakenly deported him to El Salvador. But he still faces legal challenges in the U.S.
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OCEAN CONFERENCE FRANCE
Scientists and mayors from around the world gather in Nice to find solutions ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference.
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Remembering Stanley Nelson, Louisiana journalist who exposed Ku Klux Klan secrets
We remember Stanley Nelson, the editor of a small-town weekly newspaper in Louisiana, who exposed secrets about unsolved murders by the Ku Klux Klan. Nelson died this week at the age of 69.
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How tariffs on aluminium and steel are impacting a recycling business in Pennsylvania
President Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports this week. NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Andrew Lincoln from Lincoln Recycling about the impact on the metals industry.
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Week in politics: Trump-Musk's public rift, nuclear deals with Russia and Iran
We look at the escalating hostilities between President Trump and former White House advisor, Elon Musk. The rift comes as the president's spending bill, derided by Musk, is before the Senate.
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In 'The Life of Chuck,' the end of the world comes with no internet connection
NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Karen Gillan, who stars in "The Life of Chuck." The genre-bending is based on a novella of the same title by Stephen King.
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Hayden Pedigo discusses his new album 'I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away'
NPR's Debbie Elliott asks guitarist Hayden Pedigo about his new album, "I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away."
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Taylor Swift buys back master recordings, now she controls all of her music
Taylor Swift has purchased the rights to the master recordings of her early albums, giving her control over all her music.
