Weekend Edition
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Weekends are made for Weekend Edition. The Saturday 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. The two-hour program is hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon on Saturday, and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro on Sundays.
Latest Episodes
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Two best friends at different life crossroads go on a road trip in the comedy "Sacramento." NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with star and director Michael Angarano.
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The second season of HBO's hit zombie series takes what works the first season and turns it upside down, mining new drama from the uncertainty. -
A brave hummingbird does what she can to fight a fire in Sascha Alper's new book. It was one of the last projects illustrator Jerry Pinkney worked on before he died. His son Brian finished it for him. -
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KSTX listener Randy Hurwitz of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz. -
Two deportation cases have called into question the Trump administration's aggressive efforts to expel immigrants. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to NPR's Adrian Florido, who attended one of the hearings.
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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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China ponders what comes next in its relations with the United States after a week of escalating tariffs.
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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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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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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.
