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. The two-hour program is hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon.
Drawing on his experience in covering 10 wars and stories in all 50 states and seven continents, Simon brings a humorous, sophisticated— and often moving— perspective to each show. He's as comfortable having a conversation with a major world leader as he is talking with a Hollywood celebrity or the guy next door.
Weekend Edition Saturday on Alabama Public Radio also features:
Speaking of Pets — 8:59 a.m. every Saturday with host Mindy Norton. The commentary (opinion piece) is made for people who care about pets and humane treatment for animals in general, and who want to celebrate that special relationship between us and our animal companions.
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Cerro San Cristobal in the heart of Chile's capital offers stunning views of wildflowers, pine forests and the soaring Andes. -
President Trump is drastically reducing the number of national security and foreign policy experts employed by the National Security Council.
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The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is in full swing in Florida. For some US citizen children of those facing deportation, that's meant quickly becoming the head of the household.
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NPR's Scott Simon asks the Washington Post's Laura Meckler about the long-term consequences of the Trump administration's legal battle with Harvard University.
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Ukraine and Russia have traded the largest number of prisoners since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, 2022.
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Memorial Day marks the start of the summer travel season. Many Americans are feeling more budget-conscious but that won't stop them from hitting the road.
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In rural Colorado, Medicaid coverage is integral to both people's health and the local economy. Proposed changes such as work requirements, could ripple through communities.
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Fresh statistics on building permits and builder sentiment show a challenging environment for home builders and indicate fewer homes will be built in the U.S.
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President Trump's budget package threatens to increase the deficit, while his tariff threats — the most recent of which was Friday — destabilize global trade.
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The National Weather Service is dealing with staff shortages and DOGE cuts as hurricane season nears. NPR's Scott Simon asks former NWS meteorologist Brian LaMarre about the impact of the cuts.
