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Enjoy Weekend America's Archives
Weekend America broadcast its last show Saturday, January 31, 2009. The show tried to tell the most eye-opening, memorable, astonishing stories about what was happening in America each weekend. On this site you’ll find literally thousands of stories spanning nearly five years. Each time you visit the site, the story boxes will refresh with different selections from the archives. You can also use the search tool, or find programs by air date or producer name. Thank you to all the listeners, programmers and staff who made Weekend America a joy to produce. Peter Clowney, executive producer
Stories from John Moe
Our Very Own Sea Monster
There's a farmer's market today in Lake City, Minn., on the shores of Lake Pepin, a popular getaway spot for folks from Wisconsin and Minnesota. People will buy produce, socialize, hang out... Some might be staring really hard at the water, looking for a ripple, maybe a fin, perhaps a monstrous slimy head.
Stories from Desiree Cooper
An Issue of Belonging
Overseas, one group who has been pulling for Barack Obama in the political elections here are Kenyans. Obama's father was Kenyan. But in the wake of recent strife, some are reconsidering their support for tribal reasons. Weekend America host Desiree Cooper speaks with ABC News correspondent Dana Hughes about the change.
Stories from Krissy Clark
Pre-Wedding Jitters for a Gay Couple
The civil ceremony performers who make all those marriages legit are the true unsung heroes of June. And for at least one of those civil servants in Northern California, the diagnosis this weekend is exhaustion and the slightest case of something he never really thought he'd have -- his own pre-wedding jitters...
Stories from Bill Radke
If the Candidates were Pharmaceuticals
Drug companies spend millions to find just the right brand name for new drugs. They hire specialized researchers like Jim Singer, president of Namebase. Research has shown that letters with a hard edge like P, T or K convey effectiveness. X seems scientific. L, R or S provide a calming or relaxing feel. Z means speed. We asked Singer to bring his name knowledge to the presidential election.
Weekend America Producers
- Ben Adair
- Larissa Anderson
- Sasha Aslanian
- Julia Barton
- Barbara Bogaev
- Krissy Clark
- Peter Clowney
- Sean Cole
- Desiree Cooper
- Hillary Frank
- Jim Gates
- Ann Heppermann
- Neille Ilel
- Millie Jefferson
- Suzie Lechtenberg
- Ochen Kaylan
- Angela Kim
- Michael May
- John Moe
- Brendan Newnam
- Kara Oehler
- Michael Raphael
- Bill Radke
- Marc Sanchez
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