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who was part of the team that developed the first fully electronic computer, ENIAC, which was demonstrated to the public on this date fifty years ago.

Robert talks with David Brooks, a senior editor of the The Weekly Standard, about the strong populist theme emerging from the Republicans on the campaign trail. Mr. Buchanan has long been associated with the populist movemment, but now Sen. Bob Dole is jumping in on the act. Dole attacked "corporate greed" yesterday in a speech. But Mr. Brooks questions how genuine Dole's new populist platform really is.

SCOTT TALKS WITH SPORTS COMMENTATOR RON RAPOPORT ABOUT THE DEAL THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE STRUCK WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND. THE BROWNS ARE LEAVING THE CITY AND THE LEAGUE IS COMPENSATING CLEVELAND FOR ITS LOSS.

ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF ARTHUR MILLER'S "DEATH OF A SALESMAN" ON BROADWAY --- WE AIR A SECTION OF THE PLAY THAT STARRED TWO OF THE ORIGINAL CAST MEMBERS, LEE J. COBB AND MILDRED DUNNOCK.

the only black candidate running for the Republican nomination. Keyes focuses his message on "family values" and his intense opposition to legal abortion.

Robert and Linda read letters from listeners.

The co-creator of Superman, Jerry Siegel, died Sunday at the age of 81. Robert talks with Julius Schwartz, editor emeritus at DC Comics. He knew Jerry Siegel for more than 60 years and tells of his contributions to the comic book world.

NPR's Kathy Schalch reports that candidates running for Congress face huge fundraising hurdles, especially if they are newcomers challenging an incumbent. Candidates are told they must raise thousands of dollars weekly just to be competitive. Yet to attract financial backing they also have to show they already have a good chance of winning. And the burden doesn't end with election. Fundraising becomes almost a daily aspect of political life.

Linda talks with Teresa Tritch, Washington Bureau Chief at Money Magazine about unemployment figures released today. According to the Labor departments figures, unemployment has risen .2 percent to 5.8. It's the first jump in 3 months, the biggest since last spring. Tritch explains that umployment may have jumped because of the Blizzard last month and because of the federal shutdown, but also because of deeper rooted problems in the U-S economy. She suggests that we may be in for a more sluggish economy in the very near future.

NPR's Susan Stamberg reports on the process of transforming the hit Tom Hanks movie 'BIG' into a musical for the stage. Susan attended a rehearsal in Detroit, where 'BIG' opens tonight, on its way to Broadway.