Weekend Edition Saturday
Saturday, 7am - 9am
Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition from NPR News appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story. This two-hour morning newsmagazine covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor. On Saturdays, host Scott Simon's award-winning commentaries sum up an idea or event related to the week's news. There are fresh reports from a cross-section of NPR correspondents on topics from religion to health to food to politics. Simon's interviews with key artists, authors, performers and personalities are always memorable.
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President Biden says he could hold back more weapons if Israel launches a full assault on Rafah, details from the criminal trial of former President Trump, and we have to talk about the brain worm.
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The White House says it will withhold military aid if Israel conducts a major ground operation in Rafah. Red lines are often set for enemies, but how do they work with one of America's closest allies?
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Former President Donald Trump's rally speeches are like his rally playlists: heavy on the greatest hits, but with plenty of space left for new tracks that riff on what's popular with his supporters.
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Eden Golan, Israel's representative for this year's Eurovision contest is not having an easy time because of the war in Gaza. She will compete in the finals on Saturday.
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Michelle T. King's new book is about a pioneering cook who brought Chinese food to the world, Fu Pei-mei. NPR's Scott Simon talks with King about her and about the book, "Chop Fry Watch Learn."
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko about his memoir of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, "I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv."
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What is so dangerous about the song, "Glory to Hong Kong"? NPR's Scott Simon explains that the Chinese government is cracking down on any singing, quoting, or use of the song.
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NPR's Scott Simon asks DJ and musician Samantha Poulter, who performs as Logic1000, about her new album of house music. It's titled "Mother."
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We take a moment to thank our mothers for all they've done, all they do, and all they continue to do. You can't thank a mom enough, but we can surely try.
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The great Pam Grier stars in season two of Amazon Prime's "Them: The Scare." She speaks to NPR's Scott Simon about her show, her career, and Black representation in Hollywood.