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Professor MICHAEL KAZIN. His new book, "The Populist Persuasion: An American History" (Basic Books) explores the rise and change of populism an its effect on the political structure. He examines populism's roots as a leftist, liberal movement and how populist ideas came to be used as rhetoric of conservative Presidents Nixon and Reagan.

SCOTT SIMON SHARES SOME THOUGHTS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RATINGS AND EXPLOITATION OF THE NEWS.

SCOTT SIMON SPEAKS WITH ANNE HAWLEY, DIRECTOR OF THE ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM IN BOSTON, ABOUT THE LARGEST ART THEFTS IN HISTORY, WHICH TOOK PLACE AT THE MUSEUM 5 YEARS AGO TODAY AND HAS NEVER BEEN SOLVED.

WEEKEND EDITION SENIOR NEWS ANALYST DANIEL SCHORR SPEAKS WITH LAWRENCE DiRITA (dih.REET.ah), DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FOREIGN AND DEFENSE POLICY AT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION, AND LAWRENCE KORB, SENIOR FELLOW IN THE FOREIGN POLICY STUDIES PROGRAM AT THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION, ABOUT THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY REVITALIZATION ACT, WHICH PASSED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THIS WEEK.

NPR's David Welna reports from Mexico City on the tumultuous events of the past month.. He explains the complex circles of allegations and conspiracy that surround the assasinations of two leading political figures and the dire state of the economy.

Jacki talks with author Barbara Holland about the more bizarre methods of trying suspected criminals in times past. She feels that the present day jury system is a vast improvement on the previous system - trial by ordeal or trial by combat. Holland tells stories of gladiators... vats of boiling oil...and drownings.. those who survived were of course innocent.

Critic Bob Mondello reviews the new Australian film 'Muriel's Wedding' and Ireland's 'Circle of Friends' which he feels have some similar traits.

CUBANS HAVE BEEN PLAYING BASEBALL ALMOST AS LONG AS AMERICANS HAVE, AND THEY ARE TRULY FANATICAL. NPR'S PETER BRESLOW TRAVELED TO CUBA AND REPORTS ON WHAT BASEBALL MEANS TO CUBAN LIFE.

George Ofman reports from Chicago on the return of Michael Jordan to the National Basketball Association. Jordan's return has been rumoured for a couple of weeks. Today, Jordan announced he would be back on the floor with the Bulls for their game tomorrow afternoon in Indianapolis.

Engineer FRED CUNY, relief worker for the International Rescue Committee. He worked in Sarajevo to restore gas and water to civilians in early 1994. He just returned from Chechnya, where he was evaluating the humanitarian situation.