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Commentator Richard Goldstein talks about the failure of entertainment codes in the 1950's to protect him from any number of potentially offensive, sexy or violent entertainment. He says the answer to kids' vulnerability to media violence and sex is more attentive parents.

NPR's Brian Naylor talks to experts about statements made by the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees in their debate last night. Among the topics were proposals on how to spend the budget surplus and how to help senior citizens with their prescription drug bills.

This campaign season we're broadcasting excerpts of the stump speeches of presidential candidates. Last week, Vice President Al Gore was campaigning in St. Petersburg, Florida. He outlined his plan for Medicare -- including proposals for prescription drug benefits for senior citizens, coverage for early screening tests without co-payments, and allowing people to buy into Medicare.

Jacki Lyden talks with Fiona Hill, a fellow in foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, about Chechnya. Hill talks about the Chechen rebels, who were behind the hostage-taking at a Moscow theater last week. She says it's clear they are members of a radical faction acting without support from the greater Chechen population. (4:30)

Paul Rusesabagina has been a critic of President Paul Kagame, who has now led Rwanda for more than 20 years. Rusesabagina was arrested under circumstances that have been described as a kidnapping.

Despite some unexpected gear problems, the soulful R&B artist and his band locked-in and played a phenomenal set behind the Tiny Desk.

The president says that he's done raising campaign money for the year. But, says commentator Byron York, it seems that President Bush is quitting while he's ahead. He's broken Bill Clinton's record for campaign funds raised, but there isn't the same criticism focused on Bush that Clinton got. Byron York is White House correspondent for the National Review. (3:00)

Squeezing Mvula's sound behind Bob Boilen's desk is no tiny task, as she acknowledges partway through this three-song set in the NPR Music offices. The U.K. singer faces the challenge by showcasing her most intimate material.

Mid-Autumn Festival is a major Chinese holiday when families gather to light lanterns and eat mooncakes. An NPR producer waxes nostalgic about the hockey-puck pastries at the center of celebrations.

The Alabama Shakes singer and guitarist brought an eight-piece backing band to the Tiny Desk for a set of deeply personal and affecting songs.

Democratic candidates focus on corporate corruption, saying voter anger over corporate abuse will benefit the party during the midterm elections. But Republicans disagree. NPR's Mara Liasson reports. (5:00)

President Putin says Russia won't give in to blackmail and that he will expand the military's power to strike against suspected terrorists. This announcement follows the three-day siege of a Moscow theater by Chechen rebels. Putin is facing criticism because more than 100 hostages died during a rescue effort at the theater. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports from Moscow. (4:30)

The White House says fully vaccinated international travelers will have to present proof of vaccination and get tested before flying. The policy is slated to take effect in November.

The Colombian indie rock band performs a colorful and funky four-song set from their home country's capital, Bogotá.

In New Orleans, some residents are still living with the trash from Hurricane Ida, more than three weeks after the storm. Residents and city officials are outraged at the delays in trash pickups.

Over the five weeks of testimony, federal prosecutors presented 45 witnesses, including 11 alleged victims.

The wooden vessel is called "Noah's Violin." As it floated through Venice's Grand Canal on Saturday, members of the string quartet on board serenaded viewers with their own (real) instruments.

Joshua Levs reports on the anxious search by parents and teens for the best way to teach new drivers. Schools are starting to drop driver education training from their responsibilities. Near Atlanta, one new business has teens beginning to learn to drive without getting behind the steering wheel of an actual car, or on a real road. (8:30)

Zookeepers noticed something was amiss when the animals began eating less and were seen coughing and sneezing. Visitors are not at risk because the public doesn't have access to the enclosures.

A new CDC study found that the percentage of obese children and teens increased to 22%, compared to 19% before the pandemic. It also found that expected annual weight gain ranged from 5 to 15 pounds.