Mourning, Celebration Follow Death Of Fidel Castro
The polarizing leader, who took power in the Cuban revolution in 1959, died on Friday, after years of poor health.
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Cuba Reacts To Fidel Castro's Death
NPR's Scott Simon talks with the AP's Michael Weissenstein in Havana about reaction there following the death of Fidel Castro.
The Latest In Sports: Cuban Edition
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about major figures in Cuban sports and the potential expiration of Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement.
New Rule Requires Quiet Electric, Hybrid Cars To Emit Sound Alerts
The problem with those quiet electric cars and hybrids? They're too quiet. This month rules were finalized requiring automakers to install speakers in cars to emit sounds when rolling at low speeds.
Holiday Leftovers With Linda Wertheimer Presents: Turkey Tacos
NPR's Susan Stamberg is notorious for sharing her cranberry relish recipe on the air before Thanksgiving. But Weekend Edition has gone in search of other favorite recipes from NPR staff.
The Latest In Politics
NPR's Scott Simon and Ron Elving discuss the shape of President-elect Donald Trump's administration so far and what priorities he'll likely pursue early on.
Non-Politicians Talking Politics: Australian Radio Host Richard Glover
The Australian media have been closely following the American presidential election. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Sydney radio host Richard Glover about the perspective from down under.
Simon: Easy To See Why Some Loved Fidel Castro's Cuba, Many More Fled
NPR's Scott Simon reflects on his time in Castro's Cuba and how its people struggled to persevere while under the rule of its dictator.
TSA Takes To Twitter For AMA
The Transportation Security Administration has been using social media to answer travelers' questions about what they can bring on commercial planes. Questions like, "Are meatballs allowed in carry-on bags?"
Daniel Foose Returns From Family's Former Slave Plantation With New Album Material
Foose is a jazz bass player and composer living in New York. His great-great-great grandfather was a slave owner, and Foose went back to the old plantation to exorcise some ghosts.