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Commentator Sister Maureen Fiedler on the movie, "Dead Man Walking." She says Susan Sarandon's portrayal of a nun was superlative. She was pleased to see a nun on the screen who wasn't garbed in the traditional habit with downcast eyes. Rather, the character in the movie was a living, breathing, very human woman.

The co-creator of Superman, Jerry Siegel, died Sunday at the age of 81. Robert talks with Julius Schwartz, editor emeritus at DC Comics. He knew Jerry Siegel for more than 60 years and tells of his contributions to the comic book world.

The House and Senate passed a sweeping telecommunications bill. It will allow local and long-distance telephone companies and cable companies branch out into each others' business. It would also deregulate cable rates and make it easier for media companies to expand their holdings. NPR's Philip Davis reports.

surprising strength just a few days from the Primary. Buchanan finished a close second in Iowa this week, an indication of his appeal with the voters. The Republican heirarchy, however, is uncomfortable with his positions.

Noah talks to filmmaker Tim Robbins and his brother composer David Robbins, about their collaboration on producing the soundtrack to Tim Robbins' new film, "Dead Man Walking." Most of the music on the CD is not in the film; they approached a myriad of singers and songwriters with early cuts of the film for inspiration.

Alan Cheuse reviews paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson's novel, "The Dechronization of Sam Magruder." It's a time-travel adventure with echoes of H.G. Wells. (Publisher: St. Martin's Press)

Alex Van Oss reports on a new kind of flute. It's made of carbon instead of the traditional gold or silver and it's inventor claims that the instrument produces a warmer sound. It also has technical innovations that make it easier to play.

Jennifer Griffin reports from Pakistan on the civil war has turned the city of Karachi into a war zone. In the past day, 11 members of the antigovernment organization, MQM, were killed in clashes with police, adding to the toll that has left some 2,000 police and activists dead.

NPR's Kathleen Schalch has this profile of former Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander, who has used a strong finish in the Iowa caucuses to emerge among the top three contenders to win Tuesday's New Hampshire primary. Alexander's surge in the polls has brought a new wave of media scrutiny and questions about whether Alexander's folksy, conservative image squares with his record.

Commentator Mickey Edwards says President Clinton's State of the Union Address proved that the Republicans have won! He posits that when a Democratic president stands before the nation and declares that big government is dead and Democrats stand to applaud, it's clear that the Republican call for less government has been heard and adopted by anyone seeking to lead this country.