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- Daniel speaks to Dwight Blocker Bowers of the National Museum of American History about the possible origins of the first broadway musical. Bowers is Co-curator of a new exhibit called, "Red, Hot, & Blue", at the National Portrait Gallery that traces the roots of the American musical on stage and screen.

- Daniel talks with Edward Behr (BEAR) about the origins of Prohibition. America was "dry" from 1920 until 1933. During those 13 years Americans were unable to legally buy or sell alcoholic beverages. Behr says that, in part, Prohibition was white Anglo-Saxon America's attempt to suppress the new immigrants. Edward Behr is the author of "Prohibition:Thirteen Years That Changed America"

With the reitrement of Rep. Pat Schroeder, the race to eplace her is between Democrat Diana Degette (duh-GET), and Republican Joe ogers. Rogers is hoping to become the state's first AFrican-American member of ongress, but it is an uphill struggle. NPR's Mark Roberts reports.

NPR's Melissa Block reports from New York on the Yankees, who on game six of the World Series last night. The Yanks lost the first two games f the series to the Atlanta Braves, then swept four in a row to win their first eries title since l978.

difficulty in generating enthusiasm about his proposed tax cut. The strength of the economy and concern about the effect Dole's plan would have on the budget deficit seem to be taking the appeal from what usually is an attractive election year issue.

according to how 'family-friendly' they are in treating their employees. The joint study by Boston University and Business Week is published in this week's issue of the magazine.

has named economist Pat Choht as his running mate and Vice Presidential choice. Choht will meet with reporters today.

Liane Hansen speaks with David Schecter, producer of wo volumes of re-recorded sci-fi movies soundtracks. "Monstrous Movie Music" nd "More Monstrous Movie Music" includes incidental music and themes from such B-movie" classics as "It Came From Outer Space" and "Them!" (Monstrous Movie usic #MMM-1950)

- NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on a new immigration law that restricts and at times limits federal courts from reviewing complaints brought against the government. Immigration opponents praise the new immigration law while critics say it could be unconstitutional.

says marriage is heterosexual by nature.