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NPR's Liane Hansen jokes around with online political satirist and Weekend Edition regular Andy Borowitz. Andy gives us the low-down on his new book, The Borowitz Report — The Big Book of Shockers.

At Friday night's presidential debate in St. Louis, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry took questions from voters in a town-hall format. It was the second of three presidential debates. Topics included Iraq, education, health care and the economy. NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

Comic Rodney Dangerfield's death this week at 82 ends a one-of-a-kind career that started late but rarely failed to amuse. Hear New York Times critic Elvis Mitchell and NPR's Scott Simon.

NPR's Puzzlemaster Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. This week's winner is Renee-Noelle Felice from Staten Island, N.Y.. She listens to Weekend Edition on member station WNYC in New York.

The Bush campaign is elated about the president's performance at Friday's town-hall meeting with Sen. John Kerry. But Kerry campaign aides are also pleased -- especially with post-debate poll results. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden, NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Scott Horsley.

The United States is stepping up its military activity in Africa in an effort to combat terrorism and protect vital oil reserves off Africa's west coast. NPR's Jason Beaubien has a two-part report.

John Lee was elected as Hong Kong's next leader Sunday by an election committee comprised of nearly 1,500 largely pro-Beijing members.

Michael Eisner continues to testify in the suit by shareholders who contend that Disney board members should be held liable for the costly hiring and firing of Michael Ovitz. As a highly successful Hollywood agent, Disney had high expectations for Ovitz. Instead, a feud of envy and ambition broke out in the executive suite. Hear NPR's Kim Masters.

Thanksgiving approaches, followed by the rest of the holiday season. In a holiday-eating preview, NPR's Susan Stamberg bypasses the turkey — and heads right for dessert. Specifically chocolate. But she does manage to insinuate her favorite holiday recipe into the mix.

Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan says that despite its length and maturity level, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie offers something for adults.