Best Weekend Edition Saturday Podcasts (2025)

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Taylor Swift buys back master recordings, now she controls all of her music 4:35

4d ago4:35

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Taylor Swift has purchased the rights to the master recordings of her early albums, giving her control over all her music.By Scott Simon

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CA canine prison searches, Metro is free this weekend, Venues announced for Paralympics — The P.M. Edition 5:28

1h ago5:28

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Anyone entering a California prison could be subject to a canine search under a new policy that rolls out this week. Metro is offering free rides systemwide this weekend. The venues for the 2028 Paralympic Games have been announced. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.…

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Feds threaten CA schools over transgender athletes, Long Beach unhoused population rises, a Sunset Strip staple is closing— The A.M. Edition 6:32

4h ago6:32

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The feds tell California schools to ban transgender athletes or face a judge. Long Beach tries to explain its rise in the unhoused population. Another staple of the Sunset Strip is about to close its doors. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE…

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Andrew Do is now volunteering, L.A. citrus quarantine, Jackie and Shadow's eaglet takes flight — The P.M. Edition 5:44

17h ago5:44

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Disgraced former supervisor Andrew Do has been spotted volunteering. There's a new citrus quarantine in L.A. County due to a condition known as the sweet orange scab. In Big Bear, one of Jackie and Shadow's eaglets has taken off from the nest. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit …

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Slain officer identified, UC Irvine lecturer banned, CA population rebound— The A.M. Edition 6:41

1d ago6:41

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Police mourn the loss of an officer killed in the line of duty. A UC Irvine lecturer is speaking out after been banned from campus. why immigrants are to thank for California's recent population boom. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Prepp…

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Baldwin Parking shooting, New South Asian heart program, Becoming American — Sunday Edition 10:52

2d ago10:52

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One officer is dead and one wounded in stable condition after a shooting in Baldwin Park on Saturday night. UCLA is launching a new program to prevent heart disease in South Asians. And the moment when our editor Suzanne Levy became an American citizen Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www…

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LA hires big law firm, Federal sanctuary city list, Festival on MENA culture — Saturday Edition 10:56

3d ago10:56

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The city of LA has obtained new legal representation to the tune of $900-thousand in a big homelessness spending case. Two pop-ups this weekend to let those who lost record collections in the L.A. fires to crate-dig for free. A festival today in downtown LA puts a spotlight on the culture of the Middle East and North Africa. Support The L.A. Report…

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What You Need to Obtain God's Promises 30:00

3d ago30:00

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This is commentary from Pastor Clark on Lecture 5 from Charles Finney's Lectures on Revivals of Religion. Download the PDF here- https://www.ccel.org/ccel/f/finney/revivals/cache/revivals.pdfBy Clark Covington

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom blames state's homeless rates on local officials 2:49

4d ago2:49

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is laying blame for the state's homeless rates on local officials and recently proposed to cut some state money for their programs.By Laura Fitzgerald

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Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o, who rejected writing in the language of the colonizer, dies at 87 2:57

4d ago2:57

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Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o, who rejected writing in the language of the colonizer, died at 87. NPR's Scott Simon previously spoke to him about his latest novel and waiting for the Nobel Prize.By Scott Simon

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The legality of Trump's sweeping tariff policy remains in limbo 3:54

4d ago3:54

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NPR's Scott Simon asks attorney Jason Kenner about the U.S. Court of International Trade and litigation on tariffs. Kenner served in the Justice department's International Trade Field Office.By Scott Simon

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After six years, Harvard relinquishes images of enslaved ancestors to their descendant 6:49

4d ago6:49

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Tamara Lanier who, following a six-year legal battle with Harvard University, won the ownership to images of her enslaved descendants.By Scott Simon

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Steel country breaths a sigh of relief after partnership announcement but not everyone is happy 3:27

4d ago3:27

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President Trump addressed U.S. Steel workers and local officials in Pittsburgh, Pa., Friday, trumpeting a deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel.By Scott Simon

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Saturday Sports: Stanley cup final rematch, OKC Thunder in the NBA Finals 4:14

4d ago4:14

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NPRs Scott Simon and sports writer Howard Bryant discuss a Stanley Cup final rematch and wonder who can stop the Oklahoma City Thunder's bid for an NBA title.By Scott Simon

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Did soccer originate in Scotland? 3:57

4d ago3:57

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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ged O'Brien, founder of the Scottish Football Museum, about how the discovery of a football field raises doubts about the sport's roots.By Scott Simon

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Actor Benicio del Toro on 'The Phoenician Scheme' 5:51

4d ago5:51

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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Benicio del Toro, who plays a wealthy, scheming mid-century industrialist in Wes Anderson's latest film, "The Phoenician Scheme."By Scott Simon

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Human rights activist arrested in El Salvador amidst crackdown on dissent 5:41

4d ago5:41

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Leading human rights activist, Ruth López, has been arrested in El Salvador. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to her colleague Noah Bullock from the human rights organization Cristosal about the case.By Scott Simon

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FULL SHOW: Chat with Eddie McGuire | Best Community Footballer Winner 52:28

4d ago52:28

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[00:00:00] 9:04 am - TOH Show Overview [00:03:02] 9:10 am - Big Topic [00:10:04] 9:20 am - Jars' dunce of the week [00:14:03] 9:28 am - Overnight Scoreboard - Country Living Homes [00:16:41] 9:34 am - Ferg's got a new TV [00:20:54] 9:45 am - Youth Opportunities Make or Break Challenge [00:22:02] 9:50 am - Footy Preview [00:28:10] 10:06 am - Communi…

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LA County sought to send fire debris to the desert, West Hollywood celebrates PRIDE weekend, Irvine promises transparency on gondola project — The P.M. Edition 4:31

4d ago4:31

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A new LAist report looks into where L.A. planned to send some of its fire debris. PRIDE weekend returns to the city of West Hollywood. We get the latest on Irvine's ambitious gondola project. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergen…

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Saving Eaton Fire lumber, Riverside animal shelter crisis, Dog attack capital of U.S.— The A.M. Edition 9:14

4d ago9:14

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The race to save the lumber that survived the Eaton Fire. Riverside County animals shelters are facing an overcrowding crisis. The postal service gives LA a new title: dog attack capital of America. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi …

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Part 2 - Praying From a Repentant Heart With Zeal 30:00

4d ago30:00

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Download the PDF here- https://www.ccel.org/ccel/f/finney/revivals/cache/revivals.pdfBy Clark Covington

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As Canada's EV sector stumbles, the case for opening the door to Chinese-made vehicles 54:02

5d ago54:02

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PLUS: How royal tour artists sketch what cameras can't capture; a new movie about tech billionaires from the creator of Succession; TikTok hygiene expert Madame Sweat answers the questions you won't ask anyone else; what's going on with Justin Bieber's musical empire; and Riffed from the Headlines, our weekly musical news quiz.…

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Warmer Weather to hit Inland Valleys and Desert, Metro to launch Mobility Wallet, Shark researcher on the legacy of 'Jaws' — The P.M. Edition 8:15

5d ago8:15

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The National Weather Service says to expect warmer weather for parts of the Inland Valleys and desert. Metro launches the next phase in its delayed program for low-income Angelenos. A shark researcher on the influence of JAWS fifty years later. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit …

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A mother's encampment death, Could Mayor Bass take the stand?, Local Spelling Bee finalist— The A.M. Edition 8:15

5d ago8:15

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A grieving family demands action after a matriarch is found dead in a homeless encampment. Mayor Karen Bass could take the stand to defend LA's homelessness spending. The Angelino who is looking to win the National Spelling Bee. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/L…

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Los Angeles plans to close city-run preschools, LAHSA lays off workers, Update on SoCal's toxic algae bloom — The P.M. Edition 6:22

6d ago6:22

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Some L.A. parents are upset over plans to shutter city-run preschools. LA's agency managing homeless services offers workers volunteer buyouts. The Marine Mammal Care Center updates us on SoCal's toxic algae bloom. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receiv…

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Contentious hearing on LA homelessness, New COVID strain in CA, Missing tax refunds for wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition 7:05

6d ago7:05

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A federal hearing over the future of LA's homelessness funding is getting contentious. A new strain of COVID is in California and its highly contagious. Wildfire survivors are missing out on their tax refunds. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a F…

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Orange County prepares next year's budget, Irvine's ambitious gondola project is under scrutiny, New LAist report investigates Orange County contracts linked to Andrew Do — The P.M. Edition 7:53

6d ago7:53

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Orange County is close to finalizing next year's budget. An ambitious gondola project has been proposed for Irvine's Great Park. Orange County agencies are reviewing contracts approved under former Supervisor Andrew Do's supervision. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.…

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A judge considers LA's homelessness funding, Bass demands vandal arrests, Parental notifications of transgender children— The A.M. Edition 6:55

7d ago6:55

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The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Mayor Karen Bass is demanding action after a mob of vandals lets loose on Downtown LA. A school district tries to skirt state laws over transgender children. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi…

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Update to troubled Los Padrinos, LA's new plan to phase out oil drilling, Boyle Heights group cares for cat colonies— The P.M. Edition 8:05

8d ago8:05

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An update to the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. L.A. has a new plan to phase out oil drilling. And a Boyle Heights group tackles the neighborhood strays, one kitty at a time. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (wit…

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Memorial Day across SoCal, Mob of vandals hit downtown LA, CA's veterinarian shortage— The A.M. Edition 8:25

8d ago8:25

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The Southland honors the heroes who sacrificed everything on the battlefield. Mayhem in downtown LA, when a concert turns into mob-fueled chaos. Why California is facing a shortage of veterinarians. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi …

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Sonic boom, Robert Vargas's new mural, Seeing your burned lot cleared — Sunday Edition 11:38

9d ago11:38

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That loud boom last night? It was a SpaceX spacecraft coming back to earth. L.A. artist Robert Vargas, known for his Shohei Ohtani and Fernando Venezuela murals, has a new subject: Altadena. In an essay, host Josie Huang puts into words the experience of seeing her family lot in Altadena cleared. And more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAi…

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Hotel worker wages, SD plane crash victims, Better mental health through nature sounds — Saturday Edition 10:47

10d ago10:47

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An ordinance that would raise minimum wage for hotel and airport workers in L.A. heads to Mayor Karen Bass's desk. Some victims of the San Diego small plane crash have been identified. Turn on, drop out and tune in to the sound of nature to better your mental health. And more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting ht…

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A hike on Cerro San Cristobal with stunning views of the Chilean Andes 3:04

11d ago3:04

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Cerro San Cristobal in the heart of Chile's capital offers stunning views of wildflowers, pine forests and the soaring Andes.By Brian Mann

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Part 1 - Praying From a Repentant Heart With Zeal 30:00

11d ago30:00

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Download the PDF here- https://www.ccel.org/ccel/f/finney/revivals/cache/revivals.pdf Hosea 5 KJV 1 Hear ye this, O priests; and hearken, ye house of Israel; and give ye ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, because ye have been a snare on Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor. 2 And the revolters are profound to make slaughter, thoug…

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Trump dismisses dozens of National Security Council staff in major shakeup 3:55

11d ago3:55

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President Trump is drastically reducing the number of national security and foreign policy experts employed by the National Security Council.By Greg Myre

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Florida community rallies around immigrant pastor swept up in crackdown 6:34

11d ago6:34

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The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is in full swing in Florida. For some US citizen children of those facing deportation, that's meant quickly becoming the head of the household.By Jasmine Garsd

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How the Trump administration's battle with universities will play out in the long term 4:36

11d ago4:36

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NPR's Scott Simon asks the Washington Post's Laura Meckler about the long-term consequences of the Trump administration's legal battle with Harvard University.By Scott Simon

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