NPR Weekend Edition Saturday
NPR
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.
Location:
United States
Networks:
NPR
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Opinion: Remembering the lives lost to a senseless act of terror
12/20/2025
The attack at Australia's Bondi Beach earlier this week on people who were celebrating the first night of Hanukkah was horrific. Stories have emerged about those who died trying to stop the gunmen.
Duration:00:02:41
How Reddit has been a valuable tool for crime investigators
12/20/2025
The online forum Reddit has proven to be a key source for investigators of high-profile crimes, including the fatal shootings at Brown University.
Duration:00:03:33
This health policy expert assesses the current state of the U.S. health care system
12/20/2025
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation about the state of the U.S. health system as we close out 2025 with no deal in Congress to extend Obamacare. subsidies.
Duration:00:04:15
Is 'Die Hard' a Christmas movie?
12/20/2025
It's a perennial holiday debate: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? A Philadelphia theater group offers a live reading of the 1988 action classic just in time for the holidays.
Duration:00:03:09
What to know about the Epstein files released by the Justice Department
12/20/2025
The Department of Justice began releasing its files on Friday on the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Many documents, which include interview transcripts and call logs, have been heavily redacted.
Duration:00:04:00
The story behind the historic portrait of George Washington up for auction next month
12/20/2025
A historic portrait of George Washington is being auctioned off next month. It's among the paintings that inspired the first president's image on the $1 bill, and it has a colorful past.
Duration:00:03:57
Will Arnett discusses his role in the movie, 'Is This Thing On?
12/20/2025
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Will Arnett, who co-wrote and stars in the new movie "Is This Thing On?"
Duration:00:07:25
Venezuelans in Florida respond to Trump's policies affecting their homeland
12/20/2025
Venezuelans in Florida have mixed feelings about actions from the Trump Administration toward their native country. Many welcome the idea of political change, but are upset about immigration policies.
Duration:00:03:55
Altadena's recovery efforts a year after the Eaton fire
12/20/2025
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Freddy Sayegh, founder of the Altadena Coalition, about the city's recovery efforts a year after the Eaton fire.
Duration:00:06:47
Pentatonix members celebrate their 2025 holiday album, 'Christmas in the City'
12/20/2025
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Pentatonix members Scott Hoying, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee about their new holiday album, "Christmas in the City."
Duration:00:08:36
Here are some fantastic nonfiction 'Books We Love' recommendations from NPR staff
12/20/2025
NPR Staff recommends several non-fiction titles from Books We Love: "Good Movies As Old Books," "Pakistan," "Baldwin: A Love Story," and "One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This."
Duration:00:04:32
A visit to Russ & Daughters, an iconic 100-year-old, family-run New York City cafe
12/20/2025
At Russ & Daughters, it takes three months to learn how to slice salmon. NPR's Scott Simon visits the 100 year-old appetizing store to try his hand at the fine art and talk about their new cookbook.
Duration:00:12:19
A look at the musical 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)'
12/20/2025
A new, two-person musical is a romantic comedy for our generation.
Duration:00:05:53
It's Christmastime — and if you live in the Alps, watch out! Krampus is coming
12/13/2025
In Salzburg, Austria, Christmas involves both St. Nick and Krampus, a mythological punisher with roots stretching back to late antiquity and many fans in the present-day Central Alps.
Duration:00:08:04
The latest updates on the flooding in Washington state
12/13/2025
People in Washington state who have evacuated from floods may have to wait for weeks before returning home.
Duration:00:03:44
Some Republicans express views on restrictions for Afghans coming to the U.S
12/13/2025
The Trump administration has paused visas and other programs allowing Afghans to come to the U.S. legally, including those who helped American troops. Some Republicans are pushing back.
Duration:00:02:56
Why tariffs on Chinese imports matter for Mexican trade with the U.S.
12/13/2025
NPR's Rob Schmitz talks with Antonio Ortiz Mena of Georgetown University about Mexico's recently imposed tariffs on Chinese imports and why they matter in relation to Mexican trade with the U.S.
Duration:00:04:38
U.S. military members fear personal legal consequences related to boat strikes
12/13/2025
Mixed opinions about the legality of U.S. strikes against suspected drug boats is putting service members in a tough spot and prompting some to seek outside legal advice.
Duration:00:03:53
Japan is under a megaquake watch. What does this mean?
12/13/2025
Japan is learning what life is life under a megaquake watch. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Richard Allen, director of the Berkeley Seismology Lab, about what it means.
Duration:00:03:53
Saturday Sports: Michigan's football coach fired; World Cup downhill skiing win; NFL
12/13/2025
NPR's Rob Schmitz and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the latest on Sherrone Moore's case after his firing as head coach of Michigan football and subsequent arrest for assault.
Duration:00:04:10