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NPR's Brooke Gladstone reports that the Phil Donahue show will leave the air at the end of this season. The television talk show host is credited -- and blamed by some -- for launching the incredibly successful genre of no-secrets-barred talks shows that now saturate the airwaves.

We pay homage to Frank Dorsa, inventor of the frozen waffle, who died earlier this week.

SCOTT COMMENTS ABOUT REVELATIONS THIS WEEK THAT OUR UNIVERSE IS MUCH LARGER THAN WE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT

NPR's Vicki Que reports on a new test to determine whether people have a gene that's linked to Alzheimer's disease. She says there's an ethical debate among physicians over whether it makes sense for people to know in advance that they're likely to get a disease for which there's no cure.

2: A STEREO concert with country musician DOC WATSON. His versatility in many genres is well known, but much of his national exposure came from his performances at bluegrass festivals His guitar artistry has had a strong impact on bluegrass guitarists. He also plays banjo and French harp.(REBROADCAST from 1

exploring what Americans want in their political leaders during the 1990's. Lifson talks to people in the Chicago area about the kind of leadership they think the country needs and what they consider to be strong leadership qualities.

Daniel talks with political analyst David Frum and historian Todd Gitlin about why the political left hasn't reacted more to Republican proposals calling for cuts in social welfare programs. They also discuss the tensions within the Republican party that have resulted from the struggle to balance the budget. David Frum is contributing editor of "The Weekly Standard." Todd Gitlin is author of the new book, "The Twilight of Common Dreams: Why America is Wracked by Culture Wars" (Metropolitan Books). Gitlin also teaches at New York University.

Last week we asked our listeners for their New Year's resolutions in Limerick form. Tonight we'll hear some of them.

Daniel speaks with editorial page editors Jane Eisner of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Tom Bray of the Detroit News, and Mindy Cameron of the Seattle Times...about some of the stories they feel were underplayed by the media in 1995. Included are issues of race, the internet, and the press's responsibility to provide solutions as well as criticism of issues it covers.

A STEREO concert with songwriter and pianist DAVE FRISHBERG. His music draws its inspiration from the classics of the jazz era, but his lyrics are quirky modern originals about neurosis, and the oddities of contemporary life. A four-time Grammy nominee, Frishberg's CD releases include "The Dave Frishberg Songbooks" N-1051]; "Live at Vine Street" , and "Can't Take You Nowhere" . His latest release is "Quality Time" . Listeners interested in buying his current CD's can call Sterling Records toll free at 1-800-784