Weekend America

The 9/11 Chapel

People travel to St. Paul's Chapel in New York City for different reasons. Some may come to see the historic architecture or the pew where George Washington worshipped on his inauguration day. But most will tell you they are going because of 9/11. The church was the site of impromptu memorials immediately after 9/11 and still houses memorials, exhibits and an extensive audio-visual history of the event. Weekend America spoke with visitors to St. Paul's chapel on a recent Sunday afternoon.

One Dog, Two Owners?

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Kara Keyes and her husband were forced to evacuate. They left everything, including their pit bull Crown. While temporarily in Houston, they feared the worst for their house, their friends and their pet. When they were able to return home, they eventually discovered that Crown was not dead, but had been rescued. Pia Salk, a clinical psychologist from Santa Monica, traveled to New Orleans immediately after the storm to help stranded animals. She found an emaciated pit bull, named her Sweetie and eventually took her in. Now, two years later, Keyes and Salk are in a custody battle over the pit bull. We'll talk to both of them about their love for this dog.

Weekend Soundtrack

Weekend Soundtrack: "Stolen"

Listeners from across the country have been telling us about the soundtrack to their weekends. Becky Summerlot listens to the show on WMFE in Orlando, Fla., and she explains why the Dashboard Confessional song, "Stolen," is her weekend song.

Listener Letters: Lima Beans vs. Butter Beans, and the Miracle of Birth

We hear from listeners about the stories Weekend America has aired, from lima beans to the miracle of birth, listeners sound off.

Weekend Projects

Ever thought about doing a weekend project, but didn't know where or how to start? Well, Bre Pettis puts out a podcast each week called Weekend Projects. He picks things he wants to make and then just does it. He gives viewers a list of items they'll need, then breaks down the project step by step. Best of all he's not afraid to show you he's human and things don't always work out. Weekend America Host Bill Radke talks to Pettis about the weekend projects anybody can do.

Seattle's Seasoned Snapper

Football season starts this weekend, and while many people are keeping tabs on the quarterback and running back, the long snapper may get overlooked. Weekend America reporter John Moe has the story of an athlete who is often overlooked and really doesn't have to do much on the team.

Military Tattoos

American soldiers have been getting tattoos since the nineteenth century, but as the war in Iraq continues, the types of tattoos evolve. Reporter Michael May visited some tattoo parlors in Killeen, Texas, home of Fort Hood Army Base, to find out more about the permanent mementos that soldiers carry.

Help Wanted

The White House has had some vacancies recently. This week all but one of those positions was filled. While many of us troll the "Help Wanted" ads online and in the newspaper, those seeking a job at the White House may not be. But what if the White House did post their jobs? Weekend America asked some writers how they would advertise for help.

Good News, Bad News, No News

Good News, Bad News, No News

Our panel of non-experts review the week's events in a parlor game to gauge what kind of week America had. This week, we have writer John Ridley, author of "The American Way" and the NPR blog "Visible Man"; conceptual and performance artist damali ayo; and "Ask a Mexican" columnist Gustavo Arellano.

Back in the U.S.A.

Weekend America has been following Erin McKittrick and her husband Bretwood "Hig" Higman's walk from Seattle, Wash. to Unimak Island, Alaska. It's a 4,000 mile trek and will take about nine months. As of this weekend, they have traveled more than 1,000 miles and are back on American soil. We'll check in to see how the couple is holding up.

Observing the Nature Watchers

British filmmaker David Attenborough hosts a series of nature documentaries. It's a cult phenomenon on the BBC. This weekend, the Animal Planet channel will be airing his documentary "Blue Planet. "Weekend America" reporter Sean Cole wondered what it might sound like if he did a nature documentary about humans. This piece is part of a series, Stories from the Heart of the Land, currently airing on public radio stations around the country. Go to HeartOfTheLand.org for more information.

Leaving Los Angeles

Moving is always hard, but moving to a portion of the country where you have no ties is harder. Last February, Weekend America producer Angela Kim moved away from the land of eternal sunshine and palm trees to the land of 10,000 lakes. Kim shares her story about finding the one thing that helps her cope with her homesickness.