Weekend Edition Saturday
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.
Egyptian Singers Jailed For 'Inciting Debauchery'
Singers in Egypt have been jailed for things they've said, based on reasons like "corrupting public morals."
A Basketball Player Lets A Record Stand
At a recent game, a University of Iowa player was poised to break a school record of 34 consecutive free throws. But he missed, on purpose, to honor the player who held the record.
Saturday Sports: Baseball Season Approaches
NPR's Scott Simon talks baseball with ESPN's Howard Bryant about baseball, including spring training and the MLB's attempt to appeal to younger audiences.
A Gun Shop Owner On Age Limits In Sales
A sheriff in Florida has asked local gun shop owners to stop selling semi-automatic weapons to people under 21. Scott Simon talks to Brian DeVito of The Tactical Store. He's agreed to the request.
Report Accuses North Korea Of Fueling Syria's Chemical Weapons Program
A leaked U.N. report gives details on the arms North Korea has sold to Syria, despite sanctions. Scott Simon talks with Bruce Bechtol, a former Korea analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Republicans Befuddled By Trump's Contradictions
Congressional Republicans have expressed widespread confusion when reacting to the latest policy moves and pronouncements from President Trump.
A Family Confronts Life And Death In 'The House Of Broken Angels'
The House of Broken Angels is the latest book by Luis Alberto Urrea. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the best-selling author about the novel's themes of life, death and mortality.
110 Schoolgirls Kidnapped In Nigeria
The Nigerian government is under mounting pressure to find 110 school girls who were kidnapped more than a week ago in northeast Nigeria, likely by Boko Haram.