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Less than two years after Missouri opened it's first casino, the state's division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse reports that addiction to gambling is increasing. NPR's Laura Ziegler reports that the gaming industry is working with Missouri and other states to alleviate the problem.

The first American work in the 22-year history of Mystery!" series is an adaptation of Tony Hillerman's "Skinwalkers." "Skinwalkers" is one of 13 Hillerman mysteries featuring Native American detectives Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police. Laura Sydell has a report.

Laura Sydell of member station WNYC reports that guilty verdicts were reached today for all of the defendants in the New York landmarks bombing trial. Sheik Omar Abdul Rachman and others were accused of planning to bomb prominent sites in New York City.

Alan Cheuse a short new novel by first time writeer Laura Kasischke (Kah-SHISH-kee). Her new novel is called A Suspicious River, a look at the troubled life of Leila, a young married women from Northern Michigan. The book is published by Houghton Miffin.

The corn harvest has started in eastern Kansas. NPR's Laura Ziegler spent the day with one family, which during this first season under the nation's new farm bill, is paying attention to both the grain markets and the weather.

Drought, rain and cold weather have made this growing season a difficult one for many of the nation's farmers. NPR's Laura Ziegler reports that analysts say a poor corn crop is contributing to higher meat, dairy and poultry prices.

Playlist as aired on Saturday, February 25th, 2023

Amazon is positioning itself to be a bigger player in the digital music and movie market. This week, the company announced that it would be offering its movie and music apps on more devices including Apple's iPad. NPR's Laura Sydell has the story.

George and Laura Bush said even though Barney received all the attention, Miss Beazley "never held a grudge against him."

Pastor Laura Truax explains the unusual move and how congregants are opting to spend their share of a surprise windfall.