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Satirist Dale Connelly of Minnesota Public Radio imagines the testimony of Hollywood executives this week, when they explained to members of Congress why they sometimes test and market R-rated films to youngsters.

Presidential hopefuls spend months campaigning in Iowa to win the important Iowa caucuses. But in the general election, Iowa, and its main industry, agriculture, don't get much attention. Host Jacki Lyden talks to corn and soybean farmers Jack Kintzle of Coogon and Bill Horan of Rockwell City ... about their concerns as farmers and business owners this election year.

Country singer Charley Pride will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this coming Wednesday, when he becomes the first African American artist so honored. He's won three Grammy Awards, had more than 50 singles on the charts and more than half in the Top 10, including the Number One hit "Kiss An Angel Good Morning". Host Jacki Lyden talks to him about his career.

H.L. Mencken coined the term "Bible Belt" for the Southern states where religion is a prominent part of daily life. As NPR's Debbie Elliott reports, an entrepreneur in Mississippi is hoping to cash in on that label ... with his "Bible-Belt Buckles."

Scott talks with food critic Phyllis Richman about the FDA's inquiry into the safety of cheese made with raw milk.

Scott reviews the news of the week with Wired magazine's John Heilman.

Scott remembers former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who died this week.

Scott speaks with Weekend Edition's sports commentator Ron Rapoport about the week's biggest Olympics stories and about Marion Jones's quest for five Olympic gold medals.

Everyone has a story, especially in the Olympics. A skit.

Despite the eruption on the Canary island that has sent thousands fleeing, including some 500 tourists, Spain's tourism minister said visitors should stay and "enjoy what nature has brought us."