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Commentator James Ponewozik says that the biggest innovation of the TV season isn't a show that's new this fall - it's the long life of one of the biggest hits of the summer. Survivor is still going strong - with cast members showing up in many CBS TV. shows this fall. It will keep the buzz about Survivor going until the next show - Survivor in Australia - goes on the air in January. In its brilliant efficiency, CBS is sort of like the Plains Indian tribes who used every part of the buffalo: from ads to books to soundtrack CDs, CBS has figured out how to sell every part of Survivor.

In a video posted on Instagram, the comedian responds to backlash over his Netflix comedy special.

NPR's Jack Speer reports on a possible alliance between the United States Post Office and Federal Express. Working together, the two delivery services could help fulfill a growing demand fueled by on-line commerce. But UPS says an alliance between a government service and Fed Ex would give Fed Ex an unfair advantage.

Commentator Jeff Steinbrink may be a man of steel in his daily life, but confesses the mere thought of financial planning saps his energy like kryptonite.

N-P-R's Andy Bowers reports from St. Louis, Missouri where presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush met last night for their final debate before next month's election. The two candidates are nearly even in the polls, but it doesn't look like last night's debate will tip the scales.

NPR's Sarah Chayes reports on recent attacks on Jewish Synagogues and business in Paris. This wave of violence is seen as reactions to the recent middle east crisis. French and Jewish authorities are on alert but appealing for calm.

The Homestake Goldmine in South Dakota was once bustling with miners. Now, it can't break even. The mine is closing, but scientists are replacing the generations of miners it once sustained. Joshua Welsh gives the final report in Morning Edition's two part series on the mine.

With last night's win over the Seattle Mariners, the New York Yankees will head across town to face the New York Mets in this year's World Series. Commentator Frank Deford talks about what's so great about the Subway Series...and why a large part of America doesn't care.

NPR's Alex Chadwick has the last of three reports on the megatransect: a year-long journey across part of Africa undertaken by field scientist Michael Fay. Fay is walking from the northern Congo basin to the Atlantic coast, following animal trails where there are no roads, foot paths, or villages. Today, he talks with Chadwick by satellite phone as he camps out in the mountains of southwestern Gabon .

Susan Kaplan of member station WFCR reports on the problem of gangs in rural areas. Gangs call these areas "virgin territory," and move in gradually, hoping to control the drug activities there, and recruit new members. Local law enforcement often doesn't distinguish between gang activity and crime...and some parents don't realize that members of these gangs can be their own kids.