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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: Saturday, February 09 2013 11:45 AM
Blizzard Batters Northeast with Heavy Snow, High Winds
Saturday, February 09 2013 01:00 PM
NPR's Jeff Brady has the latest on the monster blizzard blanketing the East Coast, from New York and New Jersey to Boston and other parts of New England.
Effects Of Postal Service Cuts Could Ripple Through Middle Class
Saturday, February 09 2013 01:00 PM
Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks with Philip Rubio, assistant professor of history at North Carolina A&T; State University, about how the series of cuts in Saturday delivery, office closures and other budget saving measures will affect groups that have historically relied on jobs with the Postal Service to get a foothold in the middle class. Rubio is the author of There's Always Work at the Post Office, and before he became a history professor, Rubio carried mail for the Postal Service for 20 years.
Despite Shadow Of Sandy Hook, Schools Are A Safe Place
Saturday, February 09 2013 01:00 PM
Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon speaks with Dr. Ronald Stephens, the executive director of the National School Safety Center, about some of the things schools are doing to beef up security in the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, conn. He says despite the nationwide concern about safety, schools remain among the safest places in the community.
Week In Sports: NBA Season Hits Halfway Point
Saturday, February 09 2013 01:00 PM
The NBA's All-Star Game is just next weekend, and it's a surprise which teams are hottest going into the break. In Pennsylvania, the Paterno family is gearing up to address last summer's devastating Freeh Report. Civil War-era baseball also made headlines this week. NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman shares all this with Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon.
Leaked Memo Casts Careful Eye On Use Of Drones
Saturday, February 09 2013 01:00 PM
Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon talks with Benjamin Wittes of the Brookings Institution about a recently revealed administration memo that explained the legal justification for targeting American citizens who are in al-Qaida with drones.
Alleged Fixing Of Games Rocks Soccer World
Saturday, February 09 2013 01:00 PM
Weekend Edition Saturday host Scott Simon speaks with Declan Hill about the current international football (soccer) fixing scandal. Hill is an investigative journalist and author of The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime, which examines the corruption at the heart of international football.
Tales From A Blizzard: Stranded At The Airport
Saturday, February 09 2013 01:00 PM
Reporter Kate O'Connell was supposed to be winging her way to Australia. Instead, the blizzard that hit the Northeast has her grounded at Kennedy Airport in New York. She sends us this postcard.
NYC Labor Chorus Tries To Hit Right Note, Attract New Voices
Saturday, February 09 2013 11:24 AM
The New York City Labor Chorus has been singing the tune of unions and workers for more than 20 years. Now, with numbers of union membership decreasing, can the group carry a tune and message that will draw a new generation of singers?
Frank Ocean's Big Year, And What Hasn't Changed In Hip-Hop
Saturday, February 09 2013 10:45 AM
Ocean's six Grammy nominations round out a year in which his sexuality was as big a topic as his music.
Afghanistan, Pakistan Seek A Fatwa Against Suicide Attacks
Saturday, February 09 2013 10:09 AM
The Afghan and Pakistani governments have agreed to convene a conference of Muslim religious leaders to issue an Islamic decree banning suicide bombings. But they have yet to agree on the details, such as which leaders should attend.
For Rural Towns, Postal Service Cuts Are A Loss Of Identity
Saturday, February 09 2013 10:09 AM
The U.S. Postal Service decision to end Saturday letter delivery comes on the heels of a plan to reduce hours at many rural post offices. In Vermont, residents of small villages are worried the change is another step toward the eventual demise of their local post office.
For Some In Minneapolis, National Gun Debate Hits Close To Home
Saturday, February 09 2013 10:08 AM
Earlier this week, President Obama was in Minneapolis advocating new limits on guns; no law or set of laws, he said, can keep children completely safe. NPR's David Welna sent this reporter's notebook about what he heard from some of those engaged in the gun debate in his home state.
Vive La Scandale! French Lawmakers Caught In The Act (Of Playing Scrabble)
Saturday, February 09 2013 10:08 AM
This week, the French National Assembly has been debating a bill on same-sex marriage and gay adoption. But a small scandal erupted after several lawmakers, who support gay marriage, were spotted playing Scrabble on their iPads during the parliamentary debate.
Public Pressure, Background Checks Central To Obama Gun Control Strategy
Saturday, February 09 2013 10:07 AM
Gun control historically has been one of the most divisive issues in Congress, between the parties and even inside the Democratic coalition. Yet some in President Obama's own party say he has put together a gun agenda that is sweeping without being too painful for most Democrats to support.
Second Chances Find 'Safe Haven' In Sparks' Latest Love Story
Friday, February 08 2013 10:09 PM
Nicholas Sparks is known for writing love stories, many of which have gone on to big-screen success. His latest, Safe Haven, is about a woman escaping her past in a small beach town in North Carolina.
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.
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