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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2 min
A Minneapolis Theater 'Prop God' Retires
Linus Vlatkovich, longtime "Prop God" of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, has retired.
4 min
Saturday Sports: End Of Baseball Season
NPR's Scott Simon talk with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the end of baseball season and the beginning of the hockey and football seasons.
3 min
Cajun Navy Volunteer Rescuer On Responding To Storm
NPR's Scott Simon asks Todd Terrell of the volunteer rescue group the Cajun Navy about his group's response to Tropical Storm Florence.
3 min
Typhoon Slams Philippines
A powerful typhoon is making its way from the Philippines to China. The storm is expected to remain strong as it enters the South China Sea.
4 min
North Carolina Rep. David Rouzer On The Impact Of Florence
NPR's Scott Simon asks Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., about the effects of Hurricane Florence on the area he represents, including Wilmington.
3 min
Update On Explosions In Massachusetts
Days after gas explosions caused fires in 70 homes across three Massachusetts towns, many residents remain in shelters.
3 min
Paul Manafort Pleads Guilty
Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, has turned state's evidence.
6 min
A True Story Of Kidnap And Rape In 'The Real Lolita'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Sarah Weinman about her new book The Real Lolita. It tells the story of the true events that inspired Vladimir Nabokov's classic novel.