NPR Programs: Weekend Edition Saturday https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7 <em>Weekend Edition Saturday</em> 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. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:22:05 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Programs: Weekend Edition Saturday https://www.npr.org/programs/weekend-edition-saturday/ Opinion: Remembering Annie Dillard, nature writer With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and her work. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5966624/opinion-remembering-annie-dillard-nature-writer https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5966624/opinion-remembering-annie-dillard-nature-writer

With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and her work.

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]]> Scott Simon Week in Politics: Trump bans news outlets; Iran War; mail-in voting; interest rates The Trump administration was frustrated both home and abroad this week. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:46:46 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973250/week-in-politics-trump-bans-news-outlets-iran-war-mail-in-voting-interest-rates https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973250/week-in-politics-trump-bans-news-outlets-iran-war-mail-in-voting-interest-rates The Trump administration was frustrated both home and abroad this week.

]]> Scott Simon France, Poland and European allies warn of escalating Russian 'hybrid' attacks The leaders of France, Poland, and other leading European nations are alarmed over what they describe as Russian "hybrid" attacks. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:40:48 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5974215/france-poland-and-european-allies-warn-of-escalating-russian-hybrid-attacks https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5974215/france-poland-and-european-allies-warn-of-escalating-russian-hybrid-attacks The leaders of France, Poland, and other leading European nations are alarmed over what they describe as Russian "hybrid" attacks.

]]> Charles Maynes Iconic Carnegie Deli reopens in Midtown Manhattan after 10-year hiatus Carnegie Deli, famous for its sandwiches piled high with meat, has reopened as a sit-down restaurant in New York City after a 10-year hiatus. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:40:47 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973215/iconic-carnegie-deli-reopens-in-midtown-manhattan-after-10-year-hiatus https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973215/iconic-carnegie-deli-reopens-in-midtown-manhattan-after-10-year-hiatus Carnegie Deli, famous for its sandwiches piled high with meat, has reopened as a sit-down restaurant in New York City after a 10-year hiatus.

]]> How Shorefront Legacy Center preserves Black history from a church basement in Evanston The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:40:46 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5968805/how-shorefront-legacy-center-preserves-black-history-from-a-church-basement-in-evanston https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5968805/how-shorefront-legacy-center-preserves-black-history-from-a-church-basement-in-evanston The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.

]]> Adrian Florido Saturday Sports: MLB's pennant race; NFL football is back NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Major League Baseball's pennant race and start of football season. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:40:45 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973143/saturday-sports-mlbs-pennant-race-nfl-football-is-back https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973143/saturday-sports-mlbs-pennant-race-nfl-football-is-back NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Major League Baseball's pennant race and start of football season.

]]> Scott Simon Energy expert Bob McNally on how to protect consumers from a looming gas price spike Analysts are warning about an impending jump in gas prices. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bob McNally, of Rapidan Energy about how and even if the economic effects can be mitigated. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:40:43 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973146/energy-expert-bob-mcnally-on-how-to-protect-consumers-from-a-looming-gas-price-spike https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973146/energy-expert-bob-mcnally-on-how-to-protect-consumers-from-a-looming-gas-price-spike Analysts are warning about an impending jump in gas prices. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bob McNally, of Rapidan Energy about how and even if the economic effects can be mitigated.

]]> Scott Simon Immigration briefing: How fear of immigration sweeps keeps migrant kids from doctors When someone dies in ICE detention, who actually tells their family- and what does that process look like? Also, pediatricians say immigration sweeps are keeping migrant kids away from the doctor. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:40:42 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973125/immigration-briefing-how-fear-of-immigration-sweeps-keeps-migrant-kids-from-doctors https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5973125/immigration-briefing-how-fear-of-immigration-sweeps-keeps-migrant-kids-from-doctors When someone dies in ICE detention, who actually tells their family- and what does that process look like? Also, pediatricians say immigration sweeps are keeping migrant kids away from the doctor.

]]> Vanessa Romo The spy who shared my name: Nathan Hale discusses his graphic novel about Nathan Hale Weekend Edition's Scott Simon talks with author Nathan Hale about his kids' graphic history book, "One Dead Spy." It's the story of Revolutionary War spy, Nathan Hale, no relation to the author. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:40:41 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5970397/the-spy-who-shared-my-name-nathan-hale-discusses-his-graphic-novel-about-nathan-hale https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5970397/the-spy-who-shared-my-name-nathan-hale-discusses-his-graphic-novel-about-nathan-hale Weekend Edition's Scott Simon talks with author Nathan Hale about his kids' graphic history book, "One Dead Spy." It's the story of Revolutionary War spy, Nathan Hale, no relation to the author.

]]> Life in Kabul 5 years after the Taliban's return Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:40:40 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5961263/life-in-kabul-5-years-after-the-talibans-return https://www.npr.org/2026/09/19/nx-s1-5961263/life-in-kabul-5-years-after-the-talibans-return Five years after the return of Taliban rule, NPR visited Kabul to see how Afghans are dealing with their new government's strict social restrictions.

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