Weekend Edition Saturday
Saturdays at 8:00am
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.
Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Uyghur American Association Discusses Sanctions Against China
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Kuzzat Altay, president of the Uyghur American Association, about the joint sanctions leveled against China by the U.S., EU, UK and Canada over Uyghur treatment.
U.S. And Iran Officials To Meet In Vienna, Potentially Discuss Nuclear Deal
NPR's Scott Simon asks Iranian journalist Negar Mortazavi about prospects for a renewed nuclear deal with Iran.
Why It's Easier To Get Coronavirus Vaccines In Some States
As vaccines fan out across the U.S., why can some people get a shot and others can't? NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Rebecca Weintraub of Harvard Medical School about bottlenecks.
Drugs Targeting Immune Response To COVID-19 Show Promise
by Richard Harris
Drugs to help tamp down the immune system's over-reaction in COVID-19 are showing promise and could help prevent hospital deaths.
Migrant Arrests At Southwest Border Soar
by Carrie Kahn
The number of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border is reaching record numbers. The vast majority are single men, many from Honduras who have walked hundreds of miles.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Attack Near Capitol
by Claudia Grisales
A U.S. Capitol Police officer was killed at a Capitol checkpoint yesterday. The suspect was later pronounced dead.
Takeaways From Week One Of Derek Chauvin's Trial
by Cheryl Corley
After a week of emotional testimony the trial of Derek Chauvin — the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd — resumes Monday.
Satellite Launched On Mission To Remove Space Trash
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Jason Forshaw, an aerospace engineer at Astroscale, about ELSA-d, a machine used to clean up junk in space.
Vaccinated College Students Will Help Answer Critical Question About COVID Spread
by Richard Harris
Scientists have launched a study of college students to find out whether people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 can still spread the virus. That's a big unanswered question about the vaccine.
New York Launches Vaccine Status Mobile Phone App
by Brian Mann
New York and IBM created a smart phone app that can display a persons coronavirus vaccine or recent testing status. It's for use at venues with larger crowds.