Weekend Edition Saturday
Saturday, 7 - 10 a.m.
Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition from appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story.
Weekend Edition 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 on Saturdays, and Rachel Martin on Sundays.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and NEPM listener Alison Triebwasser of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. -
After the Trump administration took over control of the police department in Washington, D.C. last week, experts attending a conference on authoritarianism in the capital said they recognized some of the president's tactics.
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This weekend, people in Washington, D.C., have been adapting to their police department being under federal control as the Trump administration has taken over policing.
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Israelis are holding protests calling for their government to end the war in Gaza. Palestinian leaders have also condemned a far-right Israeli politician for berating a notable Palestinian prisoner.
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As part of a tourism campaign, Michigan has developed fragrances inspired by some of the state's aromas – including its coastline, flowers and vineyards. But what do people make of the fragrances?
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Iran is in the grip of a devastating drought. Searing heat and government mismanagement have left water levels in the country's dams, rivers and lakes at record lows.
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At Vermont's famed Middlebury Language School, opera singers perfect their German — right down to mastering the elusive umlaut.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with filmmaking duo, Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin, about their new comedy, "Splitsville."
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Artificial intelligence is driving a data center building boom across rural America, including in central Washington. But critics say the centers do not produce enough jobs — and drain resources.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Ashley Cullins about the "Scream" franchise. Cullins writes about it in her book "Your Favorite Scary Movie."
