Weekend Edition Saturday
Weekend Edition Saturday 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.
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SAT 5am-10am
08:27
Jenny Lewis looks optimistically at love and life on new album 'Joy'All'
NPR's Miles Parks speaks with Jenny Lewis about her new album, Joy'All.
05:23
How the history of slavery has affected who holds political power in the U.S.
NPR's Miles Parks talks to Reuters editor Tom Lasseter about a project highlighting how many people in power in the U.S. today have ancestors who enslaved people.
02:03
The federal government wants to protect people who work outdoors from heat
The extreme heat and wildfire smoke hitting parts of the U.S. can be hazardous for people who work outside. The federal government and some states are trying to establish more protections.
03:54
Amid a never-ending war, Yemenis find respite at the beach
Despite nearly a decade of war, people in Yemen can sometimes find an escape — like at a local beach.
04:36
Saturday Sports: Tennis fans cheer Caroline Wozniacki's comeback
NPR's Miles Parks talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the week in sports news.
05:29
How medical schools are faring with training students to care for the LGBTQ community
NPR's Miles Parks speaks to psychiatrist Alex Keuroghlian about the state of training for medical students to care for the LGBTQ community.
03:24
France is engulfed by widespread protests after police fatally shot a teenager
Hundreds are arrested in yet another night of violence in France. It began when a teenager of North African descent was fatally shot by police.
06:55
A look back at the Supreme Court term that just ended, and what lies ahead
Analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court's term which concluded yesterday.