Weekend Edition Saturday
Saturdays 5 - 10 a.m.
Saturday mornings are made for Weekend Edition Saturday, the program 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.
Drawing on his experience in covering 10 wars and stories in all 50 states and seven continents, Simon brings a humorous, sophisticated and often moving perspective to each show. He is as comfortable having a conversation with a major world leader as he is talking with a Hollywood celebrity or the guy next door.
Simon also contributes his own award-winning essays, which are sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant.
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What happens when you give psychedelic drugs to two dozen clergy from various faith traditions? Academic researchers did just that, and published the surprising results this month.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Phil Pritchard, who'll oversee the Stanley Cup trophy as Florida Panthers players, coaches and staff each get a day to celebrate with the punch bowl-shaped prize.
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NPR's Scott Simon and Michele Steele of ESPN talk about game seven of the NBA Finals, the $10 billion sale of the L.A. Lakers, and a big salary raise for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
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NPR's Scott Simon asks Peter Mendelsund about his new novel, "Weepers," which features professional mourners.
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The U.S. needs thousands of additional air traffic controllers, but training and certifying them can take years. NPR visits one school that's trying to get controllers on the job faster.
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The launch of Trump Mobile comes as ethics filings reveal the president reported more than $630 million dollars in income last year.
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A remarkable archaeological find in the heart of London has revealed one of the most extensive collections of Roman frescoes ever found in the city.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for a vote on President Trump's signature domestic policy bill next week, but big hurdles remain inside the GOP.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, about the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict and the possibility of a diplomatic resolution.
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NPR's Scott Simon talks to climate scientist Kate Marvel about her new book, "Human Nature." It's a look at our changing planet through the lens of nine very human emotions.