Weekend Edition Saturday

In 2020, much of the mainstream media dismissed a story about Hunter Biden's business dealings. Now emails supporting the story have been authenticated. Was the media too deferential to the Bidens?

The Pakistan parliament is holding a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Imran Khan, which will lead to his ouster. Opponents accuse his government of economic mismanagement.

Scott Simon speaks with sisters Lena and Kira Manilich, both of whom left Ukraine, about their efforts to reunite in the United States.

Colm Toibin reads from his new collection of poetry, "Vinegar Hill," and answers questions from Scott Simon.

Some of the most powerful people in Washington, including senators and cabinet members, tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Meanwhile, federal funding for the pandemic response is running out.

Scott Simon speaks with novelist, playwright, musician and spoken word artist Kae Tempest about their latest album, "The Line Is a Curve."

A follow-up to an interview from last Saturday about Flee Club, a sneaker store in Chicago. The store was burglarized yet again. Co-owner Darris Kelly says he's considering leaving the city.

Jurors in Michigan acquitted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The jury deadlocked over charges of two other defendants.

The Senate confirms the first Black woman as justice on the U.S. Supreme Court and also deals additional rebukes to Russia on trade.

Scott Simon speaks to Yemen analyst Nadwa Al-Dawsari about the Yemeni president's transfer of power and its significance.

Scott Simon speaks with Hal Brands, a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, about how the U.S. should handle the emerging alliance between China and Russia.