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An in studio concert with the late singer/songwriter ARTHUR ALEXANDER, whose songs were recorded by The Beatles ("Anna") and The Rolling Stones ("You Better Move On"). Alexander's last album, "Lonely Just Like Me" (Elektra Nonesuch), was his first release in twenty years. Alexander died in June 1993 about a month after this interview took place. Originally aired 5/7/93.

NPR's Eric Westervelt reports on the record rise in home heating oil in the Northeast.

Susan talks to NPR's Joe Palca about the year's top science stories. (6:30).

Plaintiffs bringing a wrongful death suit against O.J. Simpson rested their case today after a half-hour of questioning. NPR's Ina Jaffe reports on today's developments, which include the dismissal of a juror and adjournment of the trial until next Tuesday.

California voters approved an end to state-sponsored racial preferences this month. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports that supporters of affirmative action have now sued to overturn what's known as Proposition 209. In the meantime, three California cities are devising ways to keep affirmative action alive within the strictures of the new law.

in its battle with European car maker Volkswagon over the alleged theft of GM secrets.

Sonny Bono talks about his music career and his experience working with music producer Phil Specter. Bono first gained national fame as half of the "Sonny and Cher" entertainment couple. The two were married but later divorced. We'll hear about the Cher years in the second half of the show. After leaving the music business, He entered politics. He was elected as Mayor of Palm Springs, California from 1988-1992. In 1994, As a Republican from California's 44th Congressional District he was elected to the U.S House of Represenatives. Earlier this month, He won re-election to Congress. This interview was originally aired 7/17 and 7/18 in 1991.

Scott reads letters from our listeners.

NPR's Elizabeth Arnold talks with Robert about the year ahead for the 105th Congress. This new Congress is expected to have more willingness to compromise with the White House. The Senate is also expected to play a greater role in achieving Republican political goals, now that the House membership has become more bipartisan.

Of all the news stories of 1996, the standoff between the FBI and the Montana Freemen may rank as one of the most bizarre. On March 25th, a small group of anti-government protestors set up barricades and posted armed guards at an 850-acre ranch they called the "Justus Township" outside Jordan, Montana. Wanted for threatening public officials and writing bogus checks, the Freemen refused to give up. After 81 days, the group finally surrendered. But even behind bars, the Freemen remain defiant as ever. NPR's Mark Roberts reports.