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NPR's David Molpus reports on the concept of "human capital." In the information revolution, companies are learning to value how well their workers work, not just on how much they produce. Turning intangibles such as work-group harmony and employee retention into published assets.

Commentator Patt Morrison says it's no sin to NOT vote...especially if you don't know who or what you're for.

The Presidential race isn't the only tight election this year. The house majority is also on the line. Bob Edwards talks to Congressman Tom Davis of Virginia and chairman of the Republican House campaign and Congressman Martin Frost of Texas, chairman of the Democratic caucus about there house predictions.

NPR's Tom Goldman reports from New York on the end of the World Series. The Yankees finished off the Mets last night with a 4-2 win in the five-game series. Their victory left half the city to party, and the rest to mourn.

Host Bob Edwards talks with commentator John Feinstein about the highlights of last night's game, and the Yankees ever-more impressive legacy.

Anne Sutton from member station KTOO reports on a tax revolt of sorts in Alaska. The state has the lightest tax burden in the nation. But property owners say they still suffer under the weight of excessive property taxes...They've successfully placed an initiative to cap property taxes on next month's ballot. (4:53).

Commentator Meghan Daum says she has trouble figuring out the meaning behind the finger wave...a polite, one-digit salute given by one Midwestern driver to another as they pass on the highway.

NPR's Margot Adler talks with J-K Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books. Rowling is still surprised by the success of her series. Millions of Harry Potter books have been sold in more than 25 countries and her characters have been used to name everything from city streets to winter storms. Book five is on the way.

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NPR's Eric Weiner reports from Seoul where the rapid move towards peace with North Korea is leaving some South Koreans uneasy. Despite their president's recent Peace Prize and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's visit, there is a feeling more time is necessary to heal the distrust of the last fifty years.