Weekend Edition Saturday for June, 1 2024 : NPR

Politics

Week in politics: Trump complains about his felony trial, Biden stands by verdict

by Ron Elving, Scott Simon

4 min

Week in politics: Trump complains about his felony trial, Biden stands by verdict

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Politics

Montana could tip the balance of the Senate. Will Trump's conviction help or hurt?

by John Hooks

3 min

Montana could tip the balance of the Senate. Will Trump's conviction help or hurt?

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North Korean defectors living in South Korea release balloons carrying propaganda leaflets denouncing North Korea's nuclear test at Imjingak, near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Feb. 16, 2013, in Paju, South Korea. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's trash and tunes in the air

by Scott Simon

2 min

Opinion: It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's trash and tunes in the air

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Europe

Keir Starmer is likely to be the U.K.'s next Prime Minister

by Scott Simon

5 min

Keir Starmer is likely to be the U.K.'s next Prime Minister

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The Americas

This Mexican scientist invented the 'mark of democracy' used across the world

by Eyder Peralta

3 min

This Mexican scientist invented the 'mark of democracy' used across the world

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Law

After losing their friend to an overdose, high schoolers in Colorado worked for change

by Adam Burke

5 min

After losing their friend to an overdose, high schoolers in Colorado worked for change

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Asia

At a conference in Singapore, countries make competing claims to the South China Sea

by Emily Feng, Scott Simon

3 min

At a conference in Singapore, countries make competing claims to the South China Sea

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Movie Interviews

Viggo Mortensen on 'The Dead Don't Hurt', a Western set during the U.S. Civil War

by Scott Simon

6 min

Viggo Mortensen on 'The Dead Don't Hurt', a Western set during the U.S. Civil War

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Music Interviews

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reflect on their collaboration ahead of their tour

by Scott Simon

9 min

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reflect on their collaboration ahead of their tour

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National

Biden has introduced a plan to end the Israel-Gaza war. Either side has yet to agree

by Asma Khalid, Scott Simon

3 min

Biden has introduced a plan to end the Israel-Gaza war. Either side has yet to agree

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Law

The Supreme Court will consider Trump's immunity from criminal prosecution

by Scott Simon

6 min

The Supreme Court will consider Trump's immunity from criminal prosecution

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Health Care

Abortion bans that grant exceptions to 'save the life of the mother' are a gray area

by Regan McCarthy

4 min

Abortion bans that grant exceptions to 'save the life of the mother' are a gray area

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Asia

Independent media in India are banding together to counter eroding press freedom

by Pavni Mittal

4 min

Independent media in India are banding together to counter eroding press freedom

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Sports

Saturday Sports: MLB incorporates Negro League stats into its record books

by Scott Simon

4 min

Saturday Sports: MLB incorporates Negro League stats into its record books

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Year of Global Elections

South Africa's African National Congress loses absolute majority for the first time

by Emmanuel Akinwotu, Scott Simon

3 min

South Africa's African National Congress loses absolute majority for the first time

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Elections

Despite his conviction, Trump will likely retain his Florida voting rights

by Ashley Lopez

2 min

Florida law makes it likely that Trump will retain voting rights despite conviction

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Author Interviews

Sarah Perry on her new novel 'Enlightenment'

by Scott Simon

7 min

Sarah Perry on her new novel 'Enlightenment'

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Music Interviews

Meet Tiny Desk Concert finalist Sally Baby

by Scott Simon

5 min

Meet Tiny Desk Concert finalist Sally Baby

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