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Weekend Edition
Whether revealing events in small-town America or overseas or profiling notable personalities, Weekend Edition from NPR News appreciates the details that make up a story. This two-hour morning newsmagazine covers news, newsmakers, and cultural stories with care, accuracy, and a wink of humor, courtesy of hosts Scott Simon and Liane Hansen.
On Saturdays, Simon's award-winning commentaries sum up an idea or event related to the week's news. NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr, sports columnist Ron Rapoport, gardening guru Ketzel Levine, entertainment critic Elvis Mitchell, and other commentators contribute to the show.
On Sundays, Weekend Edition combines the news with arts and human interest features. With a nod to traditional Sunday habits, the program offers a fix for crossword addicts — word games and brainteasers with the Puzzlemaster, aka Will Shortz, puzzle editor of the New York Times. With Hansen on the sidelines, a caller plays the latest word game on the air while listeners compete silently at home. The NPR mailbag is proof that the competition to go head-to-head with Shortz is vigorous.
Another trademark of Sunday's program is Voices in the News, a montage of sound bites from the past week. Hansen also engages listeners in her discussions with regular contributors, including Daniel Schorr and special correspondent Juan Williams, who cover a range of national and international issues.
More from NPR online:
Weekend Edition Saturday
Weekend Edition Sunday
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Sat, July 26, 10am, WGBH 89.7
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