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Weekend Edition Saturday

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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.

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Saturday Sports: Baseball Playoffs

Major League Baseball playoffs are underway. Additionally, one-game wild card playoffs can rob the season of drama. Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant.

Protests And Crackdowns In Egypt

Protests and crackdowns are hitting the streets of Egypt. NPR's Scott Simon asks Mohamed Zaree of the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies what the protesters want.