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RECORD SNOW HAS FALLEN ON PARTS OF THE MIDWEST. MICHAEL MORAN REPORTS FROM DES MOINES.

has joined a Chicago suburb in opposing a lawsuit which contends that private contractors who work for the government should have the same protection from political hiring and firing as do many public employees. He's asking the Supreme Court to reverse a 1990 ruling that declared the state's political patronage system unconstitutional.

Robert Siegel speaks with Keven Willey, a political columnist with The Arizona Republic, about the upcoming Republican primary. She says that 55% of the voters are undecided, and the race is wide open.

Noah speaks with Chris Hasset, president and CEO of Pointcast, a San Francisco company that has developed a computer screensaver that can deliver news and information.

programs abroad. The House of Representatives wants to reduce such funding by more than a third, unless abortion is restricted. The Senate and Clinton administration oppose the cuts and restrictions on the grounds that they endanger the lives of thousands of women and children in poor countries.

Linda talks to James Perry, political reporter with the Wall Street Journal about the New Hampshire primary. Perry says this should have been a golden moment in the Republican revolution might the candidates have missed the opportunity.

NPR's Melissa Block reviews the life and work of photographer Austin Hansen, who documented life in Harlem for 60 years. He died Tuesday at the age of 85.

Commentator Marion Winik will be enjoying Superbowl XXX more than the previous 29 games because this year she's a football fan. Winik explains it's a change wrought by love.

SCOTT AND WEEKEND EDITION SPORTS COMMENTATOR RON RAPOPORT DISCUSS THEIR PICKS FOR TOMORROW'S SUPERBOWL.

SCOTT REMEMBERS WRITER HAROLD BRODKEY WHO DIED YESTERDAY.