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William H. Masters - of Masters and Johnson - did much in his work to take the guilt and angst out of sex in American life. He died friday at the age of 85. NPR's John Burnett reports.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about the battle for media attention between President Bush and former President Clinton. Clinton is busy dealing with attacks on his pardon of fugitive Marc Rich, while Bush is trying to gain approval for his tax-cut program.

An estimated 15,000 convicts in nearly two dozen prisons in Brazil rioted yesterday in what appeared to be a well-coordinated effort. Host Bob Edwards speaks with NPR's Martin Kaste about the latest developments.

Host Bob Edwards shares listener comments in our weekly letters segment.

Linda Wertheimer talks with Richard Atkinson, president of the the University of California system, about his push to ban the SAT as an admission requirement for UC schools. Atkinson hopes to replace the aptitude test with a test based on curriculum.

Jody Becker of Chicago Public Radio reports on the challenge public schools in Chicago face in teaching a small population of American Indian students - with sensitivity and smartness.

NPR's Special Correspondent Susan Stamberg reports on an exhibition of Steinway pianos that belonged to legendary pianists Vladimir Horowitz and Van Cliburn. The tour begins a month-long engagement in Cleveland today.

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said yesterday that he doubts the U.S. economy will fall into a recession. Greenspan believes consumer spending will not be enough to avoid a slowdown, but it will keep the economy growing. NPR's John Ydstie reports.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on President Bush's visit yesterday to a military reserve installation. Mr. Bush is emphasizing the important role of the reserves in national defense and calling for modernization and an increase in soldiers' pay.

Host Bob Edwards speaks with Admiral William Owens about President Bush's intention to overhaul the U.S. military. Admiral Owens is the former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and author of Lifting the Fog of War.