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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'A Fatal Inheritance' follows a family's struggle with cancer across generations
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Larry Ingrassia, former managing editor of the Los Angeles Times, about his latest book, "A Fatal Inheritance," which details his family's struggle with cancer.
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A historically Black university holds what could be its last graduation
A historically Black university in North Carolina may have had its last graduation as the school fights for its accreditation.
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Saturday Sports: Denver Nuggets struggle, Caitlin Clark's first week in the WNBA
NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media talk about the struggles of the NBA's defending champion Denver Nuggets and about Caitlin Clark's first week as a pro in the WNBA.
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Financial troubles force dozens of Red Lobster restaurants to close down
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Amy McCarthy, a reporter for the food blog Eater and fan of Red Lobster, about the closure of dozens of the chain's restaurants.
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In India's elections, many say cash-for-votes is an open secret
Cash-for-votes is such a pervasive problem in India that the election commission says it seized nearly half a billion dollars of cash and inducements before the polls even opened last month.
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What makes 'photo finishes' in sport unique?
Today is the Preakness Stakes, the 2nd leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Jonathan Finn, author of "Beyond the Finish Line," about the history and tech of photo finishes.
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Mercedes-Benz workers vote against unionizing Alabama plant, halting UAW's streak
Mercedes-Benz workers voted against union representation in Alabama, a defeat for the United Auto Workers.
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Fresh off a holiday, new data on China's economy gives cause for hope
The Chinese government just released new economic data following the big May holiday week. Our correspondent reports from Shanghai about how the world's second largest economy is faring.
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Trump's speeches follow a familiar playlist, featuring greatest hits among new tunes
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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Pam Grier stars as an LAPD detective on season 2 of 'Them: The Scare'
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.
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Thanks, mom. Love, NPR
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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Washington's ferry system is seeing the impact of decades of underfunding
Washington's ferry system is the biggest in the U.S., but after decades of chronic underfunding, it's breaking down and short-staffed: a serious problem for the people who depend on it.