Weekend Edition
Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. on 88.5 NEPM
Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas, or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition appreciates the extraordinary details that make up every story. Weekend Edition covers hard news, a wide variety of newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor, courtesy of NPR host Scott Simon.
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.
- The Trump istration'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.
- NPR's Scott Simon asks the Washington Post's Laura Meckler about the long-term consequences of the Trump istration's legal battle with Harvard University.
- Ukraine and Russia have traded the largest number of prisoners since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, 2022.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- President Trump's budget package threatens to increase the deficit, while his tariff threats — the most recent of which was Friday — destabilize global trade.
- 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.