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The R&B-meets-alt-rock jam is deceptively provocative in analyzing societal woes.

ommentator MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews two new collections of essays. "Criminal Convictions" by Nicholas Freeling (David R. Godine) and "Skin: Talking about Sex, Class and Literature" by Dorothy Allison (Firebrand Books).

Daniel talks to David Rydowski, a lawyer in Philadelphia, and Rep. Bill McCollum (R-Florida) about the crime legislation passed by the House of Representatives this week. It allows for some evidence acquired improperly to be allowed in court. McCollum says that people are tired of criminals avoiding convictions on technicalities, but Rydowski is afraid that it would be a a violation of the Constitutional protection against illegal search and seizure.

A sound montage of a few voices in this past week's news, ncluding Senator Don Nickles (R-OK) on preventing terrorism; President Bill linton on angry voices on the air waves; radio personalities Rush Limbaugh and ordon Liddy responding to recent verbal attacks on right-wing broadcasters; ichael Heenon of the Sacramento Police Department and FBI Special Agent Richard oss on the California Unabomber.

T.V. critic DAVID BIANCULLI has a review of tonight''s episode of "E.R." It will be directed by Quentin Tarantino, director of "Pulp Fiction."

N-P-R's Ted Clark previews the upcoming Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in Washington. The Camp David talks broke down last July over control of Jerusalem. U.S. mediators are expected to stress to both sides that time for negotiations are limited due to the November elections: the change in administrations could cause a stall in peace talks if agreements are not reached soon.

Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) calls for an investigation of SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt's handling of the appointment of ex-FBI and CIA chief William Webster to head a new accounting oversight agency. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.

A sound montage of this past week's news including President ill Clinton and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole on the budget; Senator Alfonse 'Amato (R-NY) and Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) on the whitewater hearings; and resident Bill Clinton and Serbia's Slobodan Milosevic on the signing of the osnian peace treaty.

Noah talks with Colonel John R. Bourgeois (BOOR-zhwa), who is retiring today after seventeen years as the director of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band. The band, once led by the legendary John Philip Sousa, has only had twenty-five directors in its history. Tonight marks Col. Bourgeois's last time conducting the group.

NPR's Joy Generator offers calming sounds to put your brain and heart at ease. How can sounds bring inner peace? One answer might be something known as A.S.M.R.: autonomous sensory meridian response.

Robert talks to R. Jeffrey Smith, an investigative reporter for the Washington Post. Smith says that the CIA has dropped about 1000 paid informants from its roster in an effort to clear their payroll of terrorists, smugglers and people involved in human rights abuses. In the process, the agency also dismissed sources who had not produced much useful information.

A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past eek's news, including Sandy Woods, jury forewoman in the Whitewater trial, Sen. lphonse D'Amato (R-NY), President Bill Clinton, Sgt. Felix Jimenez hee-MUH-nez) of Metro-Dade police, Secretary of State Warren Christopher and endy Guey, (gway) 1996 Spelling Bee champion.

Republican gains in the midterm elections will bring a new agenda to Capitol Hill, as the GOP reclaims control of the Senate and adds to its advantage in the House. NPR's Scott Simon takes a look ahead with Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN).

Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) calls U.S. Olympic officials to Washington for discussions on possible changes in the structure of the U.S. Olympic Committee, which faces an ethics scandal and allegations of infighting. NPR's Howard Berkes reports.

N-P-R's Martin Kaste reports on Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez. Chavez is notorious for his long lectures, so much so that he's earned the nickname El Profesor. But his strategy of addressing the public often has made Venezuelans feel more involved in their government. Sixty percent of the population supports the president, and his new political ideology.

Host Bob Edwards talks with James R. Lilley, former Ambassador to China from 1989-91 under the previous Bush Administration. They discuss the international law involved in the U.S.-China incident, and talk about how it might be resolved.

As we continue to mark the five year anniversary of the welfare reform law, host Melissa Block talks about the future of the law with Marvin Olasky, author and Senior Fellow at the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, and Rebecca Blank, former adviser to President Bill Clinton and current Dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.

Catherine Russell embodies a voice so versatile, she transcends genres with each song. Showcasing a repertoire of blues, jazz, swing and R&B, Russell's new album Sentimental Streak is both powerful and vulnerable.

Joss Stone is 16, blond and British, but critics say she sings like a southern soul veteran. For her first CD, The Soul Sessions, she recorded with American R&B players in Miami. Jim Fusilli offers a review.

NPR's Alex Chadwick guides listeners through the funeral of Ray Charles. The late R&B pioneer was saluted by musicians, actors and political luminaries at services at the First AME Church in Los Angeles.