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Weekend Edition Saturday

Weekend Edition Saturday

NPR · Weekend Edition Saturday

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Show overview

Weekend Edition Saturday has published 149 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.

Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 4 min and 5 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News & Politics show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 149 episodes already out so far this year.

Episodes
149
Started
2026
Median length
4 min
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

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.

Latest Episodes

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New study confirms landslide in Alaska triggered 1,500-foot megatsunami last August

May 9, 20262 min

Disney-owned ABC claims the FCC violated its First Amendment rights over 'The View'

May 9, 20263 min

Florida's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center faces closure

May 9, 20263 min

A critical legal deadline approaches for mailing abortion pills. What's next?

May 9, 20265 min

Ginny Monk and Dave Altimari discuss their Pulitzer Prize-winning work

May 9, 20264 min

Saturday Sports: WNBA; NBA draft lottery; expansion of NCAA basketball tournament

May 9, 20264 min

An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran

May 9, 20266 min

How Arizona could benefit from a proposal to stabilize the Colorado River

May 9, 20263 min

Revisiting Guy Goma's iconic accidental BBC interview 20 years ago this week

May 9, 20264 min

ACA Marketplace premiums are rising sharply. What caused this?"

May 9, 20265 min

On "SANGÚ," Arturo Sandoval reaches back and pays it forward

May 2, 202610 min

A federal appeals court restricts access to abortion pills via telehealth

May 2, 20264 min

Federal debt exceeds $39 trillion for the 1st time. Why is this milestone significant?

May 2, 20264 min

How the war in Iran is affecting jet fuel prices and flights

May 2, 20263 min

How the SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana's map could impact Mississippi

May 2, 20264 min

Week in Politics Hegseth's Congressional testimony; SCOTUS and Voting Rights

May 2, 20264 min

A look at the status of Iran's Economy

May 2, 20265 min

Saturday Sports: NBA playoffs: wild MLB season start; 'world's best' hockey player out

May 2, 20264 min

How this Boston Public Library 'Tell-A-Booth' creates a comforting space for visitors

May 2, 20265 min

Opinion: A lesson in humanity at the Boston Marathon

Apr 25, 20262 min