Parhaat Weekend Edition Saturday Podcastit (2024)

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Happy 90th birthday to Bill Siemering 1:50

5d ago1:50

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Bill Siemering is 90 years old. You may not know his name, but he was one of the founding members of NPR’s board of directors.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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Over 200 people have died in flash floods in eastern Spain. Recovery is still underway 3:59

5d ago3:59

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Four days after massive flash floods in eastern Spain, authorities say they have recovered more than 200 bodies. People were trapped in their vehicles, homes and businesses.Kirjoittanut Miguel Macias

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BREONNA TAYLOR OFFICER VERDICT 2:35

5d ago2:35

2:35

Former Louisville police detective Brett Hankison was found guilty of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a botched 2020 raid that killed Taylor.Kirjoittanut Giselle Rhoden

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On X, formerly Twitter, some public workers are already being accused of fraud 4:52

5d ago4:52

4:52

Threats against public officials and voters over claims of election fraud are already occurring. People who don't trust that elections are secure are gaining allies on social media.Kirjoittanut Lisa Hagen

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Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia 3:48

5d ago3:48

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Independent polling organizations say that the results of parliamentary elections in the Eurasian country of Georgia indicate "manipulation" of the vote.Kirjoittanut Charles Maynes

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A new rule could make it easier to fix the McDonald's ice cream machine 5:01

5d ago5:01

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Ice cream machines at McDonald's famously break frequently. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to journalist Jason Koebler from 404 Media about a new exemption that allows third parties to fix them.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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What the latest numbers tell us about the economy before the election 3:47

5d ago3:47

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This year's presidential campaign has focused heavily on economic issues. We look at the last set of indicators to come out before Election Day.Kirjoittanut Scott Horsley

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Harris will make her last campaign stop in the boomerang county of Lehigh Valley, PA 4:24

5d ago4:24

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A profile of Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, which has turned politically from blue to red to blue again. Vice President Harris will visit Sunday.Kirjoittanut KUOW Staff

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Mike Thomas on co-writing a new Johnny Carson biography 8:11

5d ago8:11

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NPR's Scott Simon interviews Mike Thomas about the new Johnny Carson biography, "Carson the Magnificent," co-written by Bill Zehme.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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Saturday Sports: Dodgers beat the Yankees, NFL half-way mark 4:21

5d ago4:21

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NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media discuss the latest in sports.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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Week in politics: Will swing state campaigning worth it? 4:32

5d ago4:32

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As the election enters its final days, former President Trump tries out another attention-getting gambit.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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Grassroots organizers in Georgia say voting for Harris is 'harm mitigation' 4:35

12d ago4:35

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We catch up with a group of grassroots organizers who, in May, were disillusioned with Biden -- to find out how they're seeing the homestretch of the Harris campaign.Kirjoittanut Asma Khalid

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Biden apologizes for government's role in running Native American boarding schools 3:37

12d ago3:37

3:37

Calling it "a blot on American history," president Biden formally apologized Friday in Arizona for the federal government's role in running boarding schools where thousands of Native American children endured abuse, neglect and eradication of their tribal identities.Kirjoittanut Gabriel Pietrorazio

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How Iran might react to Israeli airstrikes 4:15

12d ago4:15

4:15

Israel's attack on Iran had been expected for several weeks, after Iran launched missiles at Israel in retaliation for the assassination on Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.Kirjoittanut Jackie Northam

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Israel conducts retaliatory airstrikes against Iran 4:12

12d ago4:12

4:12

The Israeli military says it has conducted "targeted and precise strikes on military targets in Iran" in response for Iran's October 1 launch of around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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South Dakota's vote on regulating pipelines could set a precedent for other states 3:48

12d ago3:48

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In a preview of debates that could start occurring the country, South Dakota voters go to the polls to possibly repeal the law some say weakens local governments in regulating pipelines.Kirjoittanut Lee Strubinger

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Week in politics: Harris, Trump capmpaigns make stops in Texas 4:29

12d ago4:29

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Kamala Harris is capitalizing on reports Donald Trump has fascist tendencies while he pushes back on the accusations.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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Ohio has indicted a man for voting illegally. He died in 2022 1:04

12d ago1:04

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Ohio's indictment of a dead person for illegally voting raises questions of propriety and appropriate punishment.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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Saturday Sports: Dodgers win Game 1 of World Series; remembering Fernando Valenzuela 4:27

12d ago4:27

4:27

NPR's Scott Simon and ESPN's Michele Steele recap the Dodgers' Game 1 win in the World Series, and reflect on the life of pitcher Fernando Valenzuela.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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Republican pollsters in key swing states say they're confident of Trump's chances 4:07

12d ago4:07

4:07

Former President Donald Trump’s supporters in key swing states are expressing cautious optimism.Kirjoittanut Franco Ordoñez

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Dodgers fans pay tribute to beloved former pitcher Fernando Valenzuela 2:50

12d ago2:50

2:50

Fernando Valenzuela, one of the most beloved former pitchers of the Los Angeles Dodgers, died this week. As his Dodgers opened the World Series, fans remember his contributions to the game.Kirjoittanut Steve Futterman

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One of the world's largest inland lakes has dried up from Soviet-era irrigation plans 6:25

12d ago6:25

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Once one of the world's largest inland lakes, the Aral Sea in Central Asia, has evaporated into the desert, its waters sucked dry by Soviet-era irrigation plans.Kirjoittanut Valerie Kipnis

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Opinion: 'YER OUT!' Eric Adams' fashion faux pas 2:34

19d ago2:34

2:34

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, no stranger to controversy, has ignited another with a hat. NPR's Scott Simon explains.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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Massive blackout in Cuba leaves 10 million people on the island without power 3:46

19d ago3:46

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A nationwide blackout Friday left millions of Cubans without power because of an aging power grid and a lack of fuel.Kirjoittanut Scott Simon

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The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe 2:59

19d ago2:59

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A new national marine sanctuary is being established off the California coast. The Biden administration plans to manage it with the indigenous groups that fought for years to create it.Kirjoittanut Lauren Sommer

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Happy 90th birthday to Bill Siemering 1:50

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Over 200 people have died in flash floods in eastern Spain. Recovery is still underway 3:59

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BREONNA TAYLOR OFFICER VERDICT 2:35

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On X, formerly Twitter, some public workers are already being accused of fraud 4:52

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Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia 3:48

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A new rule could make it easier to fix the McDonald's ice cream machine 5:01

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What the latest numbers tell us about the economy before the election 3:47

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Harris will make her last campaign stop in the boomerang county of Lehigh Valley, PA 4:24

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Mike Thomas on co-writing a new Johnny Carson biography 8:11

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Saturday Sports: Dodgers beat the Yankees, NFL half-way mark 4:21

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Week in politics: Will swing state campaigning worth it? 4:32

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Grassroots organizers in Georgia say voting for Harris is 'harm mitigation' 4:35

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Biden apologizes for government's role in running Native American boarding schools 3:37

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How Iran might react to Israeli airstrikes 4:15

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Israel conducts retaliatory airstrikes against Iran 4:12

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South Dakota's vote on regulating pipelines could set a precedent for other states 3:48

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Week in politics: Harris, Trump capmpaigns make stops in Texas 4:29

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Ohio has indicted a man for voting illegally. He died in 2022 1:04

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Saturday Sports: Dodgers win Game 1 of World Series; remembering Fernando Valenzuela 4:27

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Republican pollsters in key swing states say they're confident of Trump's chances 4:07

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Dodgers fans pay tribute to beloved former pitcher Fernando Valenzuela 2:50

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One of the world's largest inland lakes has dried up from Soviet-era irrigation plans 6:25

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Opinion: 'YER OUT!' Eric Adams' fashion faux pas 2:34

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Massive blackout in Cuba leaves 10 million people on the island without power 3:46

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The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first led by a tribe 2:59

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