RadioTime: what's on radio.

Weekend Edition Saturday (Interviews)

  • Next available on WUWF 88.1 Pensacola, FL in 2 days 5 hours 54 minutes
  • Listen locally on KPCC 89.3 Sat, Dec 6 at 5am (Pacific)
  • Find another station or time for this program on one of 1089 other stations & times
  • Host: Scott Simon, Christopher Jamele, Matthew McLean
  • From civil wars in Bosnia and El Salvador, to hospital rooms, police stations, and America's backyards, National Public Radio®'s Peabody Award-winning correspondent Scott Simon brings a well-traveled perspective to his role as host. He interviews artists and celebrities, while discussing the impact of news that's making headlines.
  • Add to Presets
Last updated 13 days ago Update program info

Delta Spirit's 'Ode To Sunshine'

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Part alt-country, part indi-rock, the band Delta Spirit burst onto the stage this year with its debut album Ode to Sunshine. The album is packed with serious messages set to pop riffs, thrown together with everything but the kitchen sink, including the occasional percussive trash can lid. Host Scott Simon talks to front-man Matt Vasquez and bassist Brandon Young about the struggles of the road and unusual album art.

Frank Gifford's 'Glory Game'

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Pro football used to be a second-tier sport not as popular as baseball, nor as glamorous as horse racing. They played their games in baseball stadiums that were imperfectly and sometimes absurdly aligned for football. The locker rooms were cold and grimy. Halfbacks and tackles made about as much as electricians and plumbers, which a lot of pro football players actually were for most of the year, because no one could make a living just playing football for just a few weeks a year.

The Sports World Feels The Economic Pinch

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Just when you thought you could turn to the sports pages to escape the economic headlines, General Motors announced this week that it is parting ways with Tiger Woods. This has many wondering how long can the big three automakers keep investing in sporting events?

How To Get The Best Deals Online

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Cyber Monday might be a thing of the past. The online counterpart to Black Friday used to be the best day for online holiday discounts. In this economy, though, you can find bargains almost any day. Host Scott Simon talks to Dan de Grandpre, editor-in-chief of dealnews.com about how to find the best deals online.

Making Fun Of The News

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Even in an age of terrorism and economic meltdown, these past few years have seen a proliferation of popular satire: from a rejuvenated Saturday Night Live to The Onion, late-night monologues, Internet satires and, most prominently, The Daily Show.

Lean Times For Food Banks

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Food banks across the country are especially stressed this holiday season, with demands for services up and donations down. At the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., they're struggling to keep up with the calls.

Charities Struggle Just When Needed Most

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Linda Dunphy gazes fondly at the Cape Cod house on a quiet street in Arlington, Va. It's painted avocado green with a purple door, easily the nicest house on the block and the newest.

Evil In Mumbai

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
I get increasingly uncomfortable with the convention of journalism that requires us to say that so far, we don't know the motives of the people who carried out this week's attacks in Mumbai.

Who Were The Mumbai Terrorists?

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Now that the crisis in Mumbai, India, has ended, investigators are trying to figure out the identity and affiliation of the attackers. Indian officials claim that the militants had ties to Pakistan, but this hasn't been confirmed by Pakistani officials. Host Scott Simon talks to Pakistani author and journalist Ahmed Rashid about the Mumbai terrorists, and what conclusions can be drawn from the style of their attacks and the buildings they targeted.

Week In Review With Juan Williams

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
The Mumbai crisis that started on Wednesday has ended. Indian commandos retook control of the Taj Mahal Palace hotel Saturday morning, ending the scattered violence that killed nearly 200 people. Host Scott Simon and NPR News Analyst Juan Williams review events in Mumbai and the rest of the week's news.

Dave Barry's Science Fair Tricks

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Humorist Dave Barry's new book Science Fair tells the story of middle-school kids trying to win the prize at their school science fair. They have to contend with hairy, nefarious bad guys who see in their experiments a path to world domination.

Jon Scieszka, A Seriously Funny 'Knucklehead'

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Children's author Jon Scieszka has written two dozen children's books, including The Stinky Cheese Man and the Time Warp Trio series, but his most recent work is a memoir. Knucklehead, an autobiography for young readers, details Scieszka's experiences growing up in Flint, Mich., where he was the second-oldest of six brothers.

Reporter Stars In His Own Story

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
Journalists are supposed to make sure they don't interfere with the news they are covering. But sometimes, no matter what you do, your mere presence brings everything to a screeching halt.

An Uneasy Peace Plan For Congo's Gorillas

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to some of the world's last remaining mountain gorillas. But for more than a year, that gorilla sector in the nation's east has been mostly off-limits and in the hands of a rebel army. But a new agreement between Congo's leaders and the rebels calls for official, government monitoring of the gorillas to resume.

End In Sight For Ga., Minn. Elections

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
For those who thought this week's holiday was to give thanks to the fact that the elections are over, think again. Georgia voters go to the polls on Tuesday to resolve a Senate race that failed to result in a winner on Nov. 4. They're still counting votes in Minnesota in the Senate race between Norm Coleman and Al Franken.

Announcing Our New Vlog

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
We've launched a new video blog on YouTube we're calling "Open Mic." Head there now to see Scott Simon talk with his first guest, NPR News Analyst Juan Williams.

Economic Ripples From Mumbai, Citigroup

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
This week, India's financial hub was attacked, Citigroup was guaranteed billions more in bailouts and Black Friday opened the holiday shopping season. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Weekend Edition's friend from the world of business, Joe Nocera.

Mumbai Siege Ends With Gunmen's Deaths

Sat, Nov 29 Listen
The terrorist siege in Mumbai, India, has finally ended. At least 195 people have died in the attacks and 295 have been wounded.

A Son, His Mom And A Story About A Dog

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Scott Simon talks with his mother, Pat, about an incident that happened before he was born. The project encourages people to sit down with a loved one on the day after Thanksgiving and record a meaningful conversation.

New Clues In Lusitania's Sinking

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
When the Lusitania went down, it left a mystery behind: What was the cause of the second blast? After nearly a century of investigation, argument and intrigue, clues are starting to surface.

Your Letters

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
Comments flowed in from across the political spectrum in response to our post-election comments about President-elect Obama. You also loved our deconstruction of the Depression-era anthem, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime." NPR's Scott Simon reads letters from you, our listeners.

Big Matchups In College Football

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
In the Big 12, the Red Raiders of Texas Tech face the undefeated Oklahoma Sooners is this really the game of the century? Also, Obama's calling for playoffs in college football. Host Scott Simon asks ESPN.com's Howard Bryant if that's change to hope for.

Eco-nomical: Homemade iPod Speakers

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
This holiday season promises to have a little less ka-ching at retail stores. But there are other ways to stuff those stockings. You can convert one of those singing greeting cards into a music speaker. Or you can make headphones out of an old stuffed animal.

Is What's Good For Automakers Good For Us?

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
At hearing this week, Congress essentially told U.S. automakers "not so fast." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Harry Reid instructed the automakers to draft a plan of how they would use any financial bailout, before coming back to congress next month. Host Scott Simon talks to Dave Sedgwick, editor for Automotive News, and Jim McTevia, a bankruptcy and restructuring expert, about the pros and cons of an auto bailout.

What Low Gas Prices Say About The Economy

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
In the short term, cheap gas is a godsend. But in the long term, it's a disaster. How much lower can or should the price go? Host Scott Simon talks with oil analyst Philip Verleger about what lower gas prices indicate about the national economy.

Lessons In Begging For Auto Executives

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
The sight of three major company auto executives flying on plush private jets to Washington, D.C., to ask the American people for a $25 billion bailout is a scene from a Christopher Buckley satire except it's beyond satire.

Mark Steyn: Recovering The Right

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
In the wake of this last election, many conservatives have insisted that America is still a center-right country. They attribute the defeat of November's elections to the Bush administration's "betrayal" of conservatives with deficit spending and foreign adventures. Columnist Mark Steyn tells host Scott Simon why he doubts that the Republican Party can win the next election even if it reclaims its basic principles.

Week In Review With Daniel Schorr

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
President-elect Barack Obama spent his week doing a little cabinetmaking for his administration. Early in the week, he named his choices for Health and Human Services, Homeland Security and attorney general. But the marquee names were leaked yesterday when media reports unofficially revealed Mr. Obama had made his choices for Commerce, Treasury and secretary of state.

Randy Owen: After Alabama, Still Going Steady

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
To understand Randy Owen's story, you've got to begin with Alabama the state, but also the country music group he was in for three decades.

Author Pieces Together Natural Mosaic

Sat, Nov 22 Listen
Terry Tempest Williams writes about the collision of the human and natural worlds. The environmental writer is best known for her 1991 book, Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place, which weaves together the author's personal experiences with observations of nature and human's often-destructive impact on it.

© 2008 RadioTime. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks displayed do not imply endorsement by their holders.