Best Weekend Edition Saturday Podcasts (2025)

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In DR Congo, exhibit reveals nostalgia for former dictator Mobutu 4:59

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Nostalgia is rising in Congo for Mobutu Sese Seko — the kleptocratic strongman as a new museum exhibit glorifying him draws crowds in Kinshasa.By EMMET LIVINGSTONE

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SEPTA Regional Rail express trains to return for evening commute, agency says 5:43

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The KYW Newsradio All Local for Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 (evening edition)Regional Rail express trains will return starting Monday for evening rush hour....The Last day of Philadelphia marathon weekend welcomed thousands of runners and spectators along the parkway. ...The Flyers held a tribute last night to legendary goalie Bernie Parent who died in S…

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Sunday November 23 (Morning Edition) 5:36

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Marathon weekend is wrapping up today with the big race, 26.2 miles. About 70-thousand runners took off at 7 this morning. ...SEPTA riders are slowly getting some more relief this week....Cutting edge technology designed to protect critically endangered whales has been switched on at a decommissioned South Jersey light house. ...The Flyers dedicate…

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Episode 4: Latino Music Lab EP. 75 ((Ft. DJ Eighty M)) 45:29

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Latino Music Lab EP. 75 Is back with some FIRE! From the Valley of the Sun, Phoenix, Arizona, holding residencies at some of the top venues like Club Luxx, Monarch Theater, Cry Baby, RedLight District, and has molded for Pretty Little Things and Fashion Nova. Opened for Artist Blessed, Junior H, and Fat Joe. This episode is brought to you by the so…

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A Quenched Spirit - 1 Thessalonians 5:19 30:00

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1 Thessalonians 5:19 KJV Quench not the Spirit.

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Opinion: Jamal Khashoggi's words live forever 2:40

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Jamal Khashoggi came from a prominent Saudi family but fled his country in June, 2017, after he'd become increasingly critical of his government. The Saudi journalist was murdered in 2018.By Scott Simon

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Philly Marathon Weekend is underway! 5:34

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KYW Newsradio All-Local: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 (Morning Edition):The first of 37,000 runners hit the Philadelphia streets Saturday morning, part of marathon weekend.The weekend culminates with the full 26.2-mile event Sunday morning.KYW’ Newsradio's Pat Loeb talked with runners as they prepared for the race. *******A former business manager of a …

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A look at what led to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation and its impact 4:16

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her impending resignation last night. We examine what led to the Georgia Republicans' decision and what it might mean for their party's narrow House majority.By Stephen Fowler

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Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's cordial meeting 3:29

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President Trump had a rather chummy meeting with the New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House Friday after weeks of heated rhetoric,By Franco Ordoñez

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How an ant colony can be tricked into betraying its queen 3:56

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For some would-be ant queens, the easiest way to take over a colony is to dupe its worker ants into committing regicide.By Nell Greenfieldboyce

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The latest on Ukraine peace deal brokered by American and Russian envoys 3:37

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Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys.By Charles Maynes

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Texas Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett examines redistricting in his state 5:02

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NPR's Scott Simon talks to Congressman Lloyd Doggett, democrat from Texas, about the redistricting battle in his state and his decision to retract his retirement and run for reelection.By Scott Simon

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How some Americans react to lawmakers' actions on the Affordable Care Act 4:19

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Congress remains at an impasse as lawmakers debate subsidies for the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire by the end of the year. A warning that this conversation includes mentions of self-harm.By Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Rabih Alameddine talks about his novel,'The True True Story of Raja the Gullible' 8:38

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Raja has been exhausted by his loving mother for six decades. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Lebanese writer Rabih Alameddine about his book, "The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother)."By Scott Simon

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Saturday Sports: National Women's Soccer League Championship; NFL; LeBron's return 5:02

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NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss championship night in women's soccer and the return of King James to the NBA court.By Scott Simon

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How to properly fry a turkey 2:45

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To convey the message that dropping a frozen turkey into boiling oil is not a good idea, one North Carolina county decided to conduct a demonstration.By Kelly Kenoyer

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Fire rips through abandoned church in Pottstown 5:45

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Firefighters had to battle flames and heavy smoke Friday morning as a massive five-alarm fire tore through a more than 200-year-old vacant church in Pottstown, Montgomery County. KYW’s Sunny Morgan was there as crews worked to put out flames.********Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a violent crash that followed a police chase in Chester …

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3 dead after police pursuit, car crash in Chester County 3:23

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 (midday edition):Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a violent crash that followed a police chase in Chester County. All three occupants were killed....Philadelphia teachers and school police got new labor contracts this year. But not principals. They expressed their frustration at last n…

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The Thirsty Church - 1 Thessalonians 5:19 30:00

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1 Thessalonians 5:19 KJV Quench not the Spirit.

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Pa. lawmakers debate bill to expand the state’s DNA database to help solve crimes 5:14

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 (morning edition):The judge presiding over the trial against two men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez advised the jury to be "respectful and courteous" as they deliberate. This comes after a juror had to be replaced because of a medical emergency....Lawmakers in Harrisbu…

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Likely Stories - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 3:30

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Hello, I am Rebecca Flavin, Director of Engaged Learning Curriculum and Senior Lecturer in Political Science at Baylor University. One of the best books I have read so far this year is Shelby Van Pelt’s, “Remarkably Bright Creatures.”By Rebecca Flavin

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Former staffer for NJ congressman staged politically motivated attack on herself, prosecutors say 5:02

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 (evening edition)Philadelphia police are searching for a hit and run driver who struck and killed a 48-year-old woman as she crossed the street in University City early this morning....A former staffer for Congressman Jeff Van Drew is accused of staging an elaborate attack against herself....Th…

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Woman fatally struck by car while walking to work in University City 5:33

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 (midday edition):Philadelphia police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a woman who was walking to work in University City early this morning....A former staffer for Congressman Jeff Van Drew is accused of staging an elaborate, politically motivated attack against hersel…

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SEPTA trolley tunnel to remain closed due to damage caused by replacement part 5:47

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 (morning edition):Jurors are back today to decide whether two men are guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez. ...SEPTA's trolley tunnel is going to remain closed at least until next week as crews repair damage caused by a newly insta…

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Allentown police officer faces trial for pistol-whipping a suspect 4:30

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (evening edition)An Allentown police officer is accused of pistol whipping a Philadelphia man during a July arrest. ...Lawmakers in Harrisburg are considering a bill that would relax child-neglect and endangerment laws to, in the words of supporters, “let kids be kids” without their parents be…

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Executive order replaces city contract preferences for minority- and women-owned businesses with small, local businesses 5:45

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (midday edition):For the first time in nearly two weeks, SEPTA didn’t pre-cancel Regional Rail trains due to the car shortage. ...Philly's food scene is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Three restaurants were awarded Michelin stars....Philadelphia’s 40-year-old policy of contract q…

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Her Place, Friday Saturday Sunday, and Provenance restaurants get Michelin stars 5:56

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 (morning edition):Last night was a dream come true for some of Philly's best chefs and people who tout the city's culinary chops.Three restaurants earned a Michelin star, becoming the first such establishments in Philadelphia's history....Today, jurors will deliberate the case against two men …

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Man charged in last month's deadly shooting near South Philly Chickie's and Pete's 5:31

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Nov. 18. 2025 (evening edition) Testimony has wrapped in the trial of two men accused of fatally shooting Philadelphia police Sgt. Richard Mendez two years ago in an airport parking garage, and wounding his partner. ...Police have made an arrest in a deadly double shooting last month near Chickie's and Pete's…

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Developer withdraws zoning application for Montco data center due to legal snafu 5:42

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 (midday edition)Two young children and a woman were killed in an early morning house fire in North Philadelphia. ...Developers hoping to build a data center at an out-of-use steel mill in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, withdrew their zoning application last night (Monday). KYWs Vik Raghup…

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More frustrating commutes ahead as SEPTA cancels 12 trains on Chestnut Hill and Fox Chase lines 5:50

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, November 18 (morning edition): SEPTA is canceling the same dozen Regional Rail trains again today. ... Jurors got to see the digital footprint of each defendant on the night Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez was shot and killed in a parking garage at the Philadelphia International Airport two years ago.…

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More headaches for SEPTA riders as cancellations continue into 9th day 4:30

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 (evening edition)The pain continues for SEPTA regional rail riders, but at least there are fewer advance cancellations on Monday than there were last week. And talks continue to avoid a possible strike by city transit workers. ...Police have taken someone into custody in connection with a deadly …

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PHL resumes normal schedules as FAA lifts order that slashed flights amid shutdown 5:28

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 (Midday Edition):The FAA officially lifted the flight restrictions that went into effect at the busiest airports in the country during the government shutdown. ...Testimony will continue Monday morning in the trial against two men accused of killing Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez in an a…

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SEPTA's largest workers' union votes to authorize a strike, but leaders say they won't call one yet as new contract talks continue 5:31

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Monday, Nov. 17 (Morning Edition):The members of Transit Workers' Local 234 voted to authorize a strike if need be amid new contract negotiations with SEPTA....The birds took down the Lions 16-9 on Sunday Night Football....The trial continues Monday for the men charged in the fatal shooting of Philadelphia Police Sgt. R…

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SEPTA union members unanimously vote to authorize strike 4:56

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The KYW Newsradio All-local: Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 (Evening Edition): The union representing SEPTA bus, trolley and subway operators and mechanics voted unanimously today to authorize a strike if need be should negotiations on a new contract go south. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson tells us a strike is not in the cards now, but a lot hinges on nego…

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All-Local: Sunday November 16 (Morning Edition) 5:47

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SEPTA city transit workers are taking a strike authorization vote (at 11a) today. ...Police in Montgomery County say they've arrested and charged a 46-year-old man with murdering another man whose body was found in a trash can in Norristown last week....A neighborhood in Trenton is reeling after a deadly house fire....Pennsylvania Senator John Fett…

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Philly Sheriff’s Office addresses concerns about ICE activity at city courthouses 6:44

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Philadelphia Police are looking for someone they say is behind a series of home break-ins across Southwest Philly.We get details from KYW’s Conner Barkon …Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early this morning (SAT) in the city's Germantown section.Authorities say it was just after 12:20 this morning when officers …