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ECONOMY: SCOTT SIMON AND JOSEPH NOCERA (no-SER-ah), A BUSINESS COLUMNIST FOR GENTLEMEN'S QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, TALK ABOUT THE SALARIES OF MANY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND HOW THEY REMAIN HIGH WHILE THEIR COMPANIES REPORT LOSES AND LAY OFF WORKERS.

NPR's Richard Harris reports that researchers now say the moon, which already affects so much of our lives, actually warms the temperature here on earth. And while earthlings may not notice this slight distinction - scientists have certaintly enjoyed looking into it.

Jacki talks with two University of Maryland students. Both Black and both the recipients of scholarships that target African American students. While both are benefit from the scholarship, they sharply disagree on the merit of such programs and on affirmative action programs in general.

Jacki talks with Iowa Congressman Jim Leach. Leach has spent much of his career tackling issues and escaping political pratfalls. Now the Congressman has been inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Jacki recently visited the Japanese music group the Kodo Drummers as they prepared for a concert at the Kennedy Center. We have this sound moment of the drummers.

Jacki talks with country music's Cleve Francis who until recently was the industry's only African American with a major Nashville label recording contarct. He gave up a successful career as a cardiologist in order to pursue his dream of becoming a country and western singer. His latest cd is called "You've Got Me Now" and is on the Liberty label.

NPR'S BRIAN NAYLOR REPORTS ON THREE BILLS PASSED THIS WEEK IN THE HOUSE THAT ARE INTENDED TO REFORM THE NATION'S CIVIL LAW SYSTEM.

WEEKEND EDITION SENIOR NEWS ANALYST DANIEL SCHORR SPEAKS WITH SUSAN EISENHOWER, GRANDDAUGHTER OF THE LATE DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER AND FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTER FOR POST SOVIET STUDIES, AND ROALD SAGDEEV (row-ALD zag-DAY-ev), DIRECTOR EMERITUS OF THE SPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE IN MOSCOW, ABOUT THE CHANGES IN RUSSIA SINCE THEIR WEDDING, FIVE YEARS AGO.

Jacki talks to Bernard McMahon about the relationship between the CIA and the Congressional committees created to oversee the spy agency. McMahon, who as worked for both the CIA and the Congress, says that in terms of budget and management, the CIA does not mind Congress looking over its shoulder, but when it comes to operations, relations can be tense.

Alice Magill recalls the time ..just before her wedding when she learned why her father would not be able to give her away.