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Journalist MICHAEL SPECTER. He's been reporting on the war in Chechnya for The New York Times. He'll talk with Terry about getting into Grozny after the fall, meeting rebel leaders and fighters, Russian soldiers, and the agreement between Russian and Chechen officals that has, for now, put a stop to fighting. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE

NPR's Andy Bowers reports from Moscow on Boris Yeltsin's health problems. In an interview on television, Yeltsin's cardiologist said the bypass surgery operation on Yeltsin should be delayed. In the parliament, the Communist speaker says if doctors tell Yeltsin to do less work instead of having the surgery, Yeltsin should resign.

Talking about racial relations in America can often be a minefield of misunderstanding. But for comedians, it can be a gold mine -- an endless source of great material. In the second of a three-part series, host Michele Norris talks with Paul Rodriguez. Hear an extended version of the interview, and learn more about the series.

Playwright, actor and director Sam Shepard has a new book of short stories, Great Dream of Heaven. Shepard won a Pulitzer Prize for his play Buried Child and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as legendary test pilot Chuck Yeager in The Right Stuff. This interview first aired Mar. 31, 1998.

Talking about racial relations in America can often be a minefield of misunderstanding. But for comedians, it can be a gold mine -- an endless source of great material. In the final report of a three-part series, host Michele Norris talks with "King of Comedy" Bernie Mac. Hear an extended version of the interview, and learn more about the series.

Robert interviews Stephanie Zucker, a new attorney for Baker Botts LLP in Houston, the law firm of Former Secretary of State James Baker, who is heading the Bush legal team. Zucker asked to be part of the Bush election law team. She talks about the experience of working on the Florida election cases.

We feature three interviews remembering him. Well speak with Cynthia Lennon, his first wife.

Noah Adams speaks with sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about the harsh words premier golfer Tiger Woods had in a Golf World magazine interview for the PGA Tour. The tour organizes the events which have made Tiger rich and famous but he doesn't think it treats him or other golfers fairly.

Fresh Air broadcasts the second part of its interview with singer-songwriter Paul Anka. He's new album is called Rock Swings. It's a collection of covers from the 1980s and '90s, re-set to a swing beat.

President Bush tells the American Legion that the United States will win the war on terrorism. His remarks are different from those offered in a recent TV interview, in which Bush said he did not think such a war was winnable. Hear NPR News.