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Dan Olsen of Minnesota Public Radio reports from St. Paul on the life and political career of Harold Stassen. The former Republican Governor, who died Sunday, ran for president nine times but never won national office. Although Stassen was considered one of the country's most promising politicians when he was first elected Governor of Minnesota, his name gradually became associated with electoral futility.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Rob Gifford. In Beijing, Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has begun talks with the nation's Congress about the future of China's economy.

Listener Comments. There were so many comments about Renee Montagne's interview about the Cajun country Mardi Gras, that Renee talked again with folklorist Barry Ancelet, Professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafeyette. Check out the Mardi Gras Gumbo recipe.

Host Bob Edwards describes fighting that broke out over the release of Nike's new athletic shoe -- the gray Retro Air Jordan Eleven.

Amita Sharma of member station KPBS reports on a new database at the San Diego County public defenders office. The program will help track complaints against police officers ranging from civil offenses to family court charges. Public defenders say such information could be used to identify "problem officers" or to question their credibility in court. But police unions warn it could be abused and might deter people from joining the force.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on today's opening of a military inquiry into the sinking of a Japanese fishing boat by a U.S. Navy submarine. Nine people died in the accident. The outcome of the proceedings could change the way individual responsibility is defined in the modern military.

Kayla Rosenfeld from Hawaii Public Radio reports on a science program in which middle-school students to do field research. This year it's based in Hawaii, where they're doing everything from tracking endangered species to chasing hot lava from volcanoes.

Sam Eaton of member station KUOW reports on a new kind of pawn shop. In suburban Seattle, the upscale 'Yuppie Pawn Shop' stocks Rolex watches, fine art and even a Mercedes.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about tax-cut proposals before the Congress. Several plans have been proposed by Republicans and Democrats, but President Bush's has the spotlight.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Morning Edition sports commentator John Feinstein. They discuss the winding-down of the regular college basketball season, and the wind-UP of the play-offs.