Weekend Edition Saturday

Weekend Edition Saturday

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.

Episodes

Opinion: Remembering Barney Frank, trailblazing public servant

May 23, 2026 • 2 mins
Mass. congressman Barney Frank was the first House member to come out as gay and was instrumental in Wall Street reforms after the Great Recession. He died this week at the age of 86.
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Tennessee judge dismisses federal human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego García

May 23, 2026 • 3 mins
A federal judge in Tennessee cleared Kilmar Abrego Garcia of all criminal charges. His case gained attention when the Trump administration wrongly deported him to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
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NATO allies confused by Trump's unexpected move to deploy 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland

May 23, 2026 • 4 mins
Some NATO allies say they are confused by President Trump's different statements on U.S. troop deployments to Europe.
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Economics expert Greg Ip analyses rising bond yields and their impact on the economy

May 23, 2026 • 5 mins
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Greg Ip, chief economics commentator at The Wall Street Journal, about rising bond yields and what they mean for consumer and the broader economy.
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Saturday Sports: Remembering a NASCAR icon: NBA playoffs; MLB

May 23, 2026 • 4 mins
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele talk about an epic NBA conference finals.
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Cuba rallies widespread defiance against the U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro

May 23, 2026 • 4 mins
As tensions with Washington escalate, Cuba's government is rallying defiance at home while denouncing the US indictment of Raúl Castro as political aggression.
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Latest updates on the ongoing, rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in north-east DR Congo

May 23, 2026 • 4 mins
In north-east DR Congo, fear is spreading faster than answers as communities confront an Ebola outbreak that went undetected for weeks.
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What redistricting in South Carolina could mean for 17-term Congressman Jim Clyburn

May 23, 2026 • 3 mins
South Carolina is the latest Southern state that may redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court weakened a key section of the Voting Rights Act. The new district lines could squeeze out an institution in South Carolina and national politics: 17-term Congressman Jim Clyburn.
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Congress tackles crises of lowering housing costs and boosting overall housing supply

May 23, 2026 • 3 mins
America's housing market has two major problems – not enough homes for sale and the ones that are available are too pricey. Congress hopes its latest bill will help with both.
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Congressional Black Caucus opposes bipartisan bill for college athletes' compensation

May 23, 2026 • 5 mins
The House was set to vote on a bill to regulate college sports but members of the Congressional Black Caucus announced their opposition as part of a protest around political power for black voters.
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Latest updates on protests in Cuba driven by a depletion of fuel oil and diesel

May 16, 2026 • 3 mins
Protests break out in Cuba over power shortages as the U.S. offers millions of dollars in exchange for political reform.
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The war in Ukraine is at a standstill as societal fatigue grows in Russia

May 16, 2026 • 6 mins
With the peace process stalled, there are signs of growing public fatigue in Russia with the Kremlin's war as Ukraine uses robotic warfare to stay in the fight.
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Historic U.S. Brig Niagara replica completes a $5 million overhaul

May 16, 2026 • 3 mins
A replica of the historic USS Niagara — the two-masted warship that helped secure the Great Lakes during the War of 1812 — is back in the water after a costly refit.
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Iran and Haiti qualified for the World Cup but face U.S. travel bans, affecting fans

May 16, 2026 • 3 mins
Countries like Iran and Haiti have made the World Cup but are on a U.S. travel ban list. What does that mean for those countries and the fans of those countries?
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Saturday Sports: NBA Conference finals; NHL playoffs; remembering Jason Collins

May 16, 2026 • 4 mins
NPR's Elissa Nadworny and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Carolina's storming through the NHL playoffs and remember a pioneer.
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ESPN analyst Mina Kimes on her role hosting the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

May 16, 2026 • 3 mins
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with ESPN sport's reporter Mina Kimes about her new role as host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Magnus the Wandering Walrus, who charmed locals across Scotland, arrives in Norway

May 16, 2026 • 1 min
Magnus the Walrus has ended his tour of Scotland and has moved on to Norway.
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Economist Mark Blyth analyses the economy and path ahead for new Federal Reserve chair

May 16, 2026 • 5 mins
NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Brown University economist Mark Blyth about the challenges facing Kevin Warsh, the new chair of the Federal Reserve.
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Week in Politics: Trump's Beijing visit; look ahead at the primaries; the war on Iran

May 16, 2026 • 4 mins
We look at the tangible takeaways from President Trump's visit to Beijing, as well as what to expect in the next crop of primaries, and the status of the war on Iran.
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Library of Congress unveils new children's exhibit with interactive stations

May 16, 2026 • 3 mins
A new exhibit at the Library of Congress brings children face to face with primary sources, introducing a new generation to the slow-burn thrill of researching history.
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