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NPR's John Greenberg reports on a spat between democrats and republicans over a little-known provision of the nation's gun laws. At issue: whether convicted felons may legally own firearms.

Host Daniel Zwerdling talks with Lyman Kellstedt, professor of political science at Wheaton College, and Diane Winston, from the Center for the Study of American Religion at Princeton University, about President Clinton's recent remarks about religion, and about how an increasingly religious electorate may affect the outcome of future political contests.

WEEEKEND EDITION WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT DANIEL SCHORR SPEAKS WITH JEFFERY TOOBIN, FORMER ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY IN BROOKLYN, N.Y. AND STAFF WRITER FOR THE NEW YORKER, AND JONATHAN ALTER, SENIOR EDITOR AND MEDIA CRITIC FOR NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE, ABOUT MEDIA AND LEGAL TURMOIL RESULTING FORM THE O.J. SIMPSON TRIAL.

NPR's Maria Hinojosa visits sidewalk vendors of tropical drinks in New York City. Summer refreshers like sugar cane juice and fresh coconut milk over ice are popular with kids and adults, Latinos and Anglos.

THEODORE FIDDLEMAN WHO, FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS HAS BEEN AMONG THE MOST PROLIFIC CORRESPONDENTS TO THE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SECTION OF SOME MAJOR NEWSPAPERS, HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE, IN REALITY, PAUL H. BLACKMAN, A RESEARCH COORDINATOR FOR THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATIONS' INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION.

A LEGAL BATTLE OVER THE ESTATE OF ROCK GUITARIST JIMI HENDRIX CAME TO AN END YESTERDAY (FRIDAY 7/28) WITH THE SIGNING OF A LEGAL SETTLEMENT THAT RETURNS ALL OF THE RIGHTS TO HENDRIX'S MUSIC TO HIS FATHER. ROBERT SMITH, OF MEMBER STATION KUOW, REPORTS FROM HENDRIX'S HOMETOWN, SEATTLE.

The famous blues singer Bessie Smith had a torturous and wonderful life... one of passion mixed with tragedy complimented by tremendous talent. Danny talks with actress and singer Bernardine Mitchell who is currently performing in the musical 'Bessie's Blues' in Washington D.C. The play weaves together the lives of Smith and Mitchell - illustrating the challenges and hurdles both have faced in their lives.

LINGUAL COPS - NPR's Vickey Que reports on Philadelphia's effort to curb Asian gang violence by using police officers who speak Asian languages.

NPR's Jim Zarolli reports on the U.S. media operations of Rupert Murdoch. Australian-born Murdoch runs Fox TV, and this week the Federal Communications Commission said Murdoch's News Corporation would not have to give up any of the eight t.v. stations that make up the core of Fox TV, even though that violates foreign-ownership rules. Murdoch supporters say his US operations have brought competition to the airwaves. His opponents say he's brought shlock.

SCOTT SIMON AND DANIEL SCHORR, WEEKEND EDITION'S SENIOR NEWS ANALYST, TALK ABOUT THE TOP NEWS STORIES OF THE WEEK.