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
3 min
Daniel Pazmino, 53: Marta Sanchez's 'Desesperada'
The beloved uncle was a big fan of the Spanish singer.
2 min
OPINION: It's Hard To Shake Hands And Kiss Babies On Zoom
Pandemic social distancing has made candidates for New York mayor both more and less accessible.
3 min
Julien Baker Gets Vulnerable In 'Little Oblivions'
After taking a two-year step back from the spotlight, Julien Baker returns with a self-produced album titled Little Oblivions.
4 min
Saturday Sports: Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With Sex Crimes Dies By Suicide
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Tom Goldman about John Geddert's suicide and what it means for USA gymnastics. Then they move on to women's soccer: A guest from 2009 and the US women's national team.
5 min
In The Story Of U.S. Immigration, Black Immigrants Are Often Left Out
Nana Gyamfi, Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, tells NPR's Scott Simon about challenges Black immigrants to the U.S. face.
3 min
Myanmar's U.N. Ambassador Defies Military, Calls For Global Action To End Coup
NPR's Scott Simon asks human rights activist Kyaw Win about Myanmar's ambassador to the U.N., who publicly called for international help to overturn the military coup in Myanmar.
2 min
Antony Blinken Starts Virtual 'International' Tour As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is making the global rounds virtually, with Canada and Mexico as his first stops.
3 min
Advisory Panel Recommends FDA Approve Johnson & Johnson Vaccine For Emergency Use
The committee voted 22 to nothing in favor of the new vaccine.