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Each week, nearly 4 million listeners tune in to Weekend Edition Saturday for two hours of news, features and entertainment anchored by Scott Simon, NPR's Peabody Award-winning host and correspondent.
Drawing on his experience in covering 10 wars and stories in all 50 states and seven continents, Scott brings a humorous, sophisticated and often moving perspective toWeekend Edition Saturday. He's adept at speaking to everyone, from heads of state to Hollywood celebrities.
Weekend Edition Saturday has a unique and entertaining roster of other regular contributors. Marin Alsop, conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, talks about music. Daniel Pinkwater, one of the biggest names in children's literature, talks about and reads stories with Scott. Financial journalist Joe Nocera follows the economy. Howard Bryant of EPSN.com and NPR's Tom Goldman chime in on sports. Keith Devlin, of Stanford University, unravels the mystery of math, and Will Grozier, a London cabbie, talks about good books that have just been released, and what well-read people leave in the back of his taxi. And Scott contributes his own award-winning essays, which are sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant.
Weekend Edition Saturday is heard on nearly 600 NPR stations across the United States, and around the globe on NPR Worldwide. It is also a pioneer in using new technology and social media platforms to create a conversation between the audience and its staff that enriches the show every week.
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Latest Stories from Weekend Edition Saturday
Last updated: Wednesday, June 19 2013 08:15 PM
Moderate Wins Iran's Presidential Election
Saturday, June 15 2013 05:45 PM
NPR's Scott Simon is joined by Karim Sadjadpour to talk about the results of Iran's presidential election.
Are The Protests In Turkey Really About A Park?
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon talks to award winning Turkish novelist Elif Shafak about the nature and deeper causes of the protests in Turkey, which erupted two weeks ago.
Flocking To The Fudge Capital
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
June 16th isn't just Father's Day; it's also National Fudge Day. The first batch of fudge was concocted in Baltimore in the 1880s. By the turn of the century, fudge-making arrived on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan, which today has a legitimate claim as the modern day fudge capital.
Will The Court's Gene Ruling Stifle Bio Innovation?
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon talks with bioethicist Arthur Caplan of New York University about Thursday's Supreme Court ruling that isolated human genes may not be patented — and the implications for that ruling.
"Music Man" Finds A Home For His Vinyl
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
Last year Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon talked with Music Man Murray in Los Angeles and his struggle to find a home for his huge vinyl album collection. Now Scott has an update, with a happy ending.
Hoops, Hockey Championships Still Undecided
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about sports. This week-- hockey's Stanley Cup finals are under way, and after a thrilling three-overtime first game, the Chicago Blackhawks lead the Boston Bruins one game to none. Plus, can the San Antonio Spurs find a way to put down the Miami Heat and win the NBA Championship?
How U.S. Arms Will Reach Syrian Rebels
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
This week the Obama administration announced it would send weapons to the Syrian rebels, because of credible evidence Syrian government forces had indeed used chemical weapons. Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Deborah Amos about how Syrians are reacting to the news.
Islamabad Reservoir Cools Pakistanis
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
Summers are swelteringly hot in Pakistan. So, when there's no power for up to 18 hours a day (and you can't afford a generator) what do you do? Head for the nearest lake. NPR's Philip Reeves reports from Lake View Park, on the edge of Islamabad's edge.
Rain, Cooler Weather Slow Colorado Fire
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
Nevertheless, the fire that started on Tuesday is being called the most destructive fire in Colorado's history.
Turkish Protesters Refuse To Leave Gezi Park
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
The Turkish government has offered to avoid bulldozing the park, but protesters say other demands have not been met.
What Whitey Bulger Means To Boston
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:00 PM
The infamous Boston mobster Whitey Bulger is on trial after decades of alleged crimes, including 19 murders. Weekend Edition Saturday Host Scott Simon talks with Dick Lehr, co-author of "Whitey: The Life of America's Most Notorious Mobster," about the trial.
Dad Follows The Moon To Find Military Son's Resting Place
Saturday, June 15 2013 11:56 AM
Robert Stokely couldn't sleep while his son was in Iraq with the National Guard. In 2005, Michael Stokely was killed by a roadside bomb. A few years later, Robert headed to Iraq himself, to find the spot where his son had died.
Family Tragedy With A Hollywood Connection In 'Run, Brother, Run'
Saturday, June 15 2013 11:49 AM
Laywer David Berg's new memoir reveals the story of his most dramatic case. Run, Brother, Run is about the 1968 murder of Berg's brother, Alan, allegedly by Charles Harrelson — the father of actor Woody Harrelson — who was ultimately acquitted.
Two Generations Of Jazz Guitar Tune Up For Father's Day
Saturday, June 15 2013 11:49 AM
Bucky Pizzarelli and his son, John, have been collaborating since John was a kid. They perform live in NPR's studios.
A Floating History Of The '18-Wheelers Of Their Day'
Saturday, June 15 2013 11:48 AM
The Lois McClure is a replica of a 19th-century canal schooner. Ships like her were cargo carriers back then, but these days she hauls a new load — delivering history to ports throughout the Northeast.
About Weekend Edition Saturday
Each week, nearly 4 million listeners tune in to Weekend Edition Saturday for two hours of news, features and entertainment anchored by Scott Simon, NPR's Peabody Award-winning host and correspondent.
Hosted by Scott Simon