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Writer and essayist NANCY MAIRS. She is the author of several books, "Ordinary Time," "Voice Lessons," and "Plaintext." In many of her books she deals openly and honestly about the progression of her multiple sclerosis, and it's effect on her life and marriage. Her latest book is "Waist-High in the World." (Beacon Press). (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW

NPR's Andy Bowers reports on the image make-over of Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin. Legitimately given more power while President Boris Yeltsin gets ready for heart surgery, Chernomyrdin is working to create the image of a man who can be trusted- in contrast to his rivals for power. This week he gave a rare television interview intended to counter his image as a grey bureaucrat. It's the latest twist in the Kremlin struggle for power.

2: Regional Emergency Coordinator for Care International in Zaire, CHRIS CUSHING. He's been working in the refugee camps there. Care set up operations there shortly after the 1994 Rwandan Civil War. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES AFTER THE 1:00 FL

Violinist Gidon Kremer's (GHEE-dohn KRAY-mer) new CD is a tribute to the late Astor Piazzolla (pee-ah-ZOHL-ah), the Argentine creator of the "new tango." NPR's Susan Stamberg interviews the Latvian violinist...who's a big star in Europe...about his new release and they talk about the worldwide influence Piazzolla has had on tango music. (9:00) ((STEREO)) (STATIONS: The Gidon Kremer CD is called "HOMMAGE A PIAZZOLLA," and is available on Nonesuch Rec

- When the new Congress convenes on Tuesday, the familiar faces of 15 senators will be missing because they've retired. Daniel interviews two of the retirees, Arkansas Democrat David Pryor and Wyoming Republican Alan Simpson. Simpson blasts House Speaker Newt Gingrich, saying he is "tarnished" by his ethical troubles. Pryor, referring to the controversy surrounding President Clinton and the Democratic Party over foreign campaign contributions, issues a call for campaign finance reform.

Former Washington Post reporter Jonathan Randal won a landmark legal battle today. Randal had been subpoenaed by the War Crimes Tribunal to testify about an interview with a Bosnian Serb official accused of ethnic cleansing. The decision gives war correspondents some protection from being compelled to testify in the international court. NPR's Laura Sydell reports.

He also sings, writes songs, plays guitar and banjo. The band got started as an alternative country band, but has recently left that sound behind. Their new recording is Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (Nonesuch). Before forming Wilco in 1994, Tweedy headed the band Uncle Tupelo. This interview first aired May 2, 2002.

In the late 1960s he founded the MC5, a Detroit band considered to be the prototype for punk rock. By 1972 the band had burned out. In between then and now, Kramer did time in jail for drugs, teamed up with Don and David Was to found the group Was (Not Was), and began a solo career. His new solo album is Adult World. This interview first aired August 20, 2002.

At the dawn of hip-hop, he recorded with the Furious Five. Their hits included "The Message" and "White Lines (Don't Do it)." Nearly 30 years ago, Flash created the "Quick Mix Theory" -- the process of blending one music break with another. This interview first aired July 8, 2002.

Bing satirizes the corporate world in his columns for Fortune and Esquire Magazines. He revels his true identity in this interview. His book Lloyd what Happened: A Novel of Business followed the aspirations of an executive who was climbing the corporate ladder. Bings newest book is What Would Machiavelli Do? The Ends Justify the Means a satirical how-to book for the Machiavellian-minded in the corporate world.