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Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition from NPR News appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story. This two-hour morning newsmagazine, covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor. Hosted by Scott Simon on Saturdays and Ayesha Rascoe on Sundays.
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Scott Simon speaks to Dr. Arturo Casadevall of Johns Hopkins University about current and future treatments for COVID-19 patients.
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New COVID-19 cases among the unvaccinated are increasing fast. And a new book with allegations about how former president Donald Trump wanted to use the military.
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For Democrats looking for the president to lead amid a wave of bills intended to restrict voting access, his speech this week was a long time coming. But for some, it also fell short of expectations. -
There are no federal worker protections from extreme heat even as climate change makes deadly heat waves more likely. Oregon has passed emergency rules and is educating the public on how to stay safe. -
Listener Harry Phillips plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro. -
After over a year of training in isolation, avid runner Laura Scholz of Atlanta returns to the Peachtree Road Race. She shares her experience for our series "Pandemic Firsts."
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the surge of COVID-19 infections in the U.S., and the Biden administration's response.
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Kristen Radke's second graphic memoir explores isolation and the craving for human connection. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with her about "Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness."
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Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Twin Shadow, aka George Lewis, Jr, about his new self-titled album. Lewis returned to his birthplace, the Dominican Republic, to record it.
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Another test mission for Virgin Galactic's passenger rocket plane takes its owner, billionaire Richard Branson, into space - if only to the edge and if only for 90 minutes.
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