Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, "Weekend Edition" appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story.  This morning newsmagazine covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor.

On Saturdays, award-winning commentaries sum up an idea or event related to the week's news.  There are fresh reports from a cross-section of NPR correspondents on topics from religion to health to food to politics. Interviews with key artists, authors, performers and personalities are always memorable.

On Sundays, "Weekend Edition" combines the news with colorful arts and human-interest features, appealing to the curious and eclectic.  With a nod to traditional Sunday habits, the program offers a fix for diehard crossword addicts-word games and brainteasers with The Puzzlemaster, a.k.a. Will Shortz, puzzle editor of "The New York Times."  A caller plays the latest word game on the air while listeners compete silently at home.  The NPR mailbag is proof that the competition to go head-to-head with Shortz is rather vigorous.

Airs:  Saturdays and Sundays at 7 a.m. on KSTX and KTXI

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