Weekend Edition Saturday
Saturdays 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 weekend morning newsmagazine covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor.
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.
The posts below are some of the highlights from Weekend Edition Saturday. Visit the program page on NPR to see a full list of stories.
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Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's claim of authority over the city's police department. Experts say the legal fight raises constitutional questions and potential public safety dangers.
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While Trump and Putin met Friday inside the gates of Anchorage's military base, life outside rolled on much as usual. Even as the routines stayed the same, folks still had plenty to say about the summit.
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Oregon is a defiant sanctuary state where protesters and immigration lawyers believe they're helping keep down the number of ICE arrests. Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, seems vexed and vows to pay Portland a visit.
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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Minnesota Supreme Court Justices Anne McKeig and Sarah Hennesy, about their new amateur all-judge band, The Reasonable Doubts.
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NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Michele Steele talk about sports (DRAFT)
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In the aftermath of the summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Evelyn Farkas of the McCain Institute.
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The inaugural event is an opportunity for the skilled workers behind the scallop fishery to celebrate the heritage of the fishing community in New Bedford. -
We look at how President Trump will spin the outcome of his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the suit filed by Washington, D.C., against Trump over federalizing DC's police.
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John DeMarsico is the broadcast director for Mets baseball -- and he shoots games like they're movies.
