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NPR's Gerry Hadden reports that the largest concentration of Zapatistas in Mexico isn't in the jungles of Chiapas, but rather in Mexico City. Zapatistas are indigineous to Mexico and have been fighting since 19-94 for more rights. Right now, a caravan of Zapitistas from Chiapas -- a so-called caravan of peace -- is headed to Mexico City to help further their cause. And Zapitistas in the capital hope it will shed light on their particular urban problems.

NPR'S Brian Naylor reports on the recent improvements in Washington D.C.'s economy and government. But while many are pleased, some say the District of Columbia still has a long way to go.

More letters from listeners who suggest some ways that everyday items could be better designed.

Film critic Kenneth Turan reviews Memento, the latest work by independent film-maker Christopher Nolan. The plot revolves around a man who has no short-term memory, and who's trying to avenge his wife's murder. In order to remember what he learns about the murder he writes countless lists, and even goes so far as to tattoo key information on his body. So far, the movie has won critical acclaim and a screen-writing award from the Sundance Film Festival.

Host Melissa Block talks with Swedish musician and New Orleans resident Anders Osborne about his new album, Ash Wednesday Blues. Osborne used to travel all over the world, but now he wanders from genre to genre in his music. Featuring the Dirty Dozen Brass Band's sousaphone player, his roots-rock is influenced by the lively and diverse music scene of New Orleans clubs.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports that the Senate passed legislation that would make it harder for people who file for personal bankruptcy to have their debts fully discharged. The House has passed a similar bill which has the support of President Bush.

Host Melissa Block talks to Sen. Charles Grassley, Republican of Iowa, who wrote the Senate bankruptcy bill, and to bankruptcy lawyer Mark Zuckerberg, who opposes the measure.

NPR's Peter Overby reports on President Bush's goals for campaign finance reform. The contentious issue comes up for debate on the floor of the Senate starting Monday. (3:52) Check out more NPR News coverage of Power, Money & Influence.

Host Melissa Block talks with Robert Greenberg, professor at the University of North Carolina and a visiting Fullbright scholar in Skopje, Macedonia. They discuss the spreading violence between ethnic Albanian rebels and the Macedonian military.

Dogs are attacking and killing deer in Southern Minnesota. Attacks are taking place at Myre -- Big Island State Park, which is in Albert Lea, about 15 miles north of Iowa Border. In the past three weeks 25 deer have been killed. Hardened snow packs are making it easy for dogs to chase the deer; a deer can usually outrun a dog in normal conditions. Noah Adams speaks with Jeanine Vorland, an area wildlife manager for the Owatonna region of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, about the problem.