Weekend Edition Saturday
Saturdays at 8am
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.
8:30am - Learning Through The Seasons
- Latest updates on protests in Cuba driven by a depletion of fuel oil and diesel
- The war in Ukraine is at a standstill as societal fatigue grows in Russia
- Historic U.S. Brig Niagara replica completes a $5 million overhaul
- Iran and Haiti qualified for the World Cup but face U.S. travel bans, affecting fans
- Saturday Sports: NBA Conference finals; NHL playoffs; remembering Jason Collins
- ESPN analyst Mina Kimes on her role hosting the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
- Magnus the Wandering Walrus, who charmed locals across Scotland, arrives in Norway
- Economist Mark Blyth analyses the economy and path ahead for new Federal Reserve chair
- Week in Politics: Trump's Beijing visit; look ahead at the primaries; the war on Iran
- Library of Congress unveils new children's exhibit with interactive stations