Best Weekend Edition Saturday Podcasts (2025)

Galatians 3:28-29 KJV 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

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Retired Maj. Gen. James Hoyer on the shooting of 2 West Virginia National Guard members 5:58

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to retired Gen. James Hoyer of the West Virginia National Guard following Wednesday's shooting that left one guardsperson dead and another critically injured.By Scott Simon

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How the small hometown of the accused shooter of 2 National Guard members is reacting 2:21

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Authorities say the suspect who shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, drove from his home in Bellingham, Washington, to carry out the attack. Here's how that city is reacting.By Kyle Norris

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Afghans seeking asylum voice concerns as all U.S. migration is halted 4:09

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Afghans seeking asylum say they're stuck in a hellish limbo as all migration suspended to the U.S.By Diaa Hadid

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Airbus orders immediate repairs for 6,000 of its A320 family of jets 3:49

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Aviation regulators have ordered urgent inspections of the Airbus A320 family of jets. The order follows a JetBlue plane's experience of an uncontrolled "pitch down" event last month.By Joel Rose

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The latest on the Hong Kong fire aftermath 4:08

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We look at the latest on the horrific fire that tore through a high-rise in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people, with many still unaccounted for.By Sherisse Pham

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Saturday Sports: Crash of the Kansas City Chiefs; more NFL surprises 5:05

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NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the surprising turkeys in the NFL.By Scott Simon

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Here's why Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon matters 4:43

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Prospect of Pope Leo XIV's first visit to Lebanon sparks hope - and worry.By Jane Arraf

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Catholic nuns in Wisconsin return land bought in 1966 to an Indigenous tribe 4:07

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Franciscan nuns in Wisconsin transferred their land to the Lac du Flambeau tribe, believed to be the first such "land return" by a Catholic group in the U.S.By Robin Washington

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Maryland's governor proposes redistricting. Some of his Democratic colleagues oppose it 3:45

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Maryland is one of the most heavily leaning Democratic states in the nation and it's one of the few that could redistrict to help their party win Congress by countering Republicans. However, so far, the idea hasn't been well-receive.By Sarah Petrowich

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Part 1 - Human Rights, The Gospel and Revivals - Galatians 3:28-29 30:00

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Galatians 3:28-29 KJV 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

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Likely Stories - The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan 3:30

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Welcome back to Likely Stories. I’m Paige Connell, and I teach English at Midway High School. Billed as “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” meets “The Goonies”, I can confirm that this fun, winding story of buried treasure and buried secrets gives off strong vibes of that great book and the classic movie.…

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In DR Congo, exhibit reveals nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu 4:59

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Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa.By EMMET LIVINGSTONE

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Episode 4: Latino Music Lab EP. 75 ((Ft. DJ Eighty M)) 45:29

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Latino Music Lab EP. 75 Is back with some FIRE! From the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix, Arizona, holding residencies at some of the top venues like Club Luxx, Monarch Theater, Cry Baby, RedLight District, and has molded for Pretty Little Things and Fashion Nova. Opened for Artist Blessed, Junior H, and Fat Joe. This episode is brought to you by the so…

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A Quenched Spirit - 1 Thessalonians 5:19 30:00

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1 Thessalonians 5:19 KJV Quench not the Spirit.

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Opinion: Jamal Khashoggi's words live forever 2:40

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Jamal Khashoggi came from a prominent Saudi family but fled his country in June, 2017, after he'd become increasingly critical of his government. The Saudi journalist was murdered in 2018.By Scott Simon

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A look at what led to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation and its impact 4:16

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her impending resignation last night. We examine what led to the Georgia Republicans' decision and what it might mean for their party's narrow House majority.By Stephen Fowler

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Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's cordial meeting 3:29

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President Trump had a rather chummy meeting with the New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House Friday after weeks of heated rhetoric,By Franco Ordoñez

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How an ant colony can be tricked into betraying its queen 3:56

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For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide.By Nell Greenfieldboyce

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The latest on Ukraine peace deal brokered by American and Russian envoys 3:37

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Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys.By Charles Maynes

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Texas Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett examines redistricting in his state 5:02

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NPR's Scott Simon talks to Congressman Lloyd Doggett, democrat from Texas, about the redistricting battle in his state and his decision to retract his retirement and run for reelection.By Scott Simon

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How some Americans react to lawmakers' actions on the Affordable Care Act 4:19

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Congress remains at an impasse as lawmakers debate subsidies for the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire by the end of the year. A warning that this conversation includes mentions of self-harm.By Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Rabih Alameddine talks about his novel,'The True True Story of Raja the Gullible' 8:38

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Raja has been exhausted by his loving mother for six decades. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Lebanese writer Rabih Alameddine about his book, "The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)."By Scott Simon

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Saturday Sports: National Women's Soccer League Championship; NFL; LeBron's return 5:02

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NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss championship night in women's soccer and the return of King James to the NBA court.By Scott Simon

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How to properly fry a turkey 2:45

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To convey the message that dropping a frozen turkey into boiling oil is not a good idea, one North Carolina county decided to conduct a demonstration.By Kelly Kenoyer

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The Thirsty Church - 1 Thessalonians 5:19 30:00

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1 Thessalonians 5:19 KJV Quench not the Spirit.

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Likely Stories - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 3:30

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Hello, I am Rebecca Flavin, Director of Engaged Learning Curriculum and Senior Lecturer in Political Science at Baylor University. One of the best books I have read so far this year is Shelby Van Pelt’s, “Remarkably Bright Creatures.”By Rebecca Flavin