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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.
Latest Episodes
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Only a third of pregnant Americans are vaccinated for COVID-19, despite being at far higher risk for complications and death. -
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders, about the thousands of homeowners in California at risk of losing insurance as the risk of wildfires grow.
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As the West moves away from coal, India still relies on it for 70% of its power. Rising energy demands & global price fluctuations have led to an acute coal shortage, threatening widespread blackouts.
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A lower dose of the Pfizer vaccine showed nearly a 91% efficacy rate in a trial of children ages 5-11, according to the company. Boosters for Moderna and J&J are officially now authorized.
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The Supreme Court refuses to block a restrictive abortion law in Texas, but will hear arguments next month. Democrats continue to negotiate over a scaled-back social safety net bill.
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The race for governor in Virginia is too close for either candidates' comfort, so between now and Nov. 2, it's all about turnout. That'll be especially difficult in an off-year election.
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9 teams comprised of schools from around the world compete in the first high-speed autonomous race car event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with production designer Adam Stockhausen about the new Wes Anderson film, "The French Dispatch."
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The actor and author has a new book, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play. He talks with NPR's Scott Simon about why walking in the woods makes him feel better and how to experience nature in a city.
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NPR's Scott Simon remembers artist Julie Green, who died this week. Green's painted plate project, "The Last Supper," depicts the final meal of death row inmates.
