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Host Bob Edwards talks to Rabbi Jerome Segal, President of the Jewish Peace Lobby and author of the book, "Negotiating Jerusalem." They discuss the origins of the current violence in the Israeli-occupied territories and how it might affect prospects for a Mideast peace agreement.

NPR's Steve Inskeep reports from the campaign trail as presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush begin the final leg of the race. Both are reacting to each other's performance in Tuesday's debate...Gore highlighting Bush's refusal to answer questions about his tax plan...and Bush accusing Gore of trying to expand the federal government.

Host Bob Edwards talks with G-Q magazine's sports columnist Peter Richmond about this season's dominating start for the St. Louis Rams. Last year's number one football team is undefeated so far, with quarterback Kurt Warner proving that he's got staying power.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Peter Marks who writes about political ads for the "New York Times." They discuss the content of television ads run by the Presidential candidates and their parties during the remaining weeks of the Presidential race.

Connecticut Public Radio's Diane Orson reports on Dave Rich's decision to sell ice cream from his farm located in Connecticut's Gold Coast, an area impacted by nearby counties' high real estate prices.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports on debt relief for poor nations. The campaign for third world debt cancellation is bearing fruit. Congress is considering a bill that will provide funds for debt cancellation. While there's a bipartisan agreement that relief be provided, the conditions for debt cancellation still must be worked out.

NPR's Kenneth Walker reports from Nairobi, Kenya, on the country's corruption and decline. Citizens say of the judiciary system, medical services, telephones, public transportation, food, security...nothing works. It's a contrast to Kenya's first years as an independent country 40 years ago, when it had one of the strongest economies and most educated population in Africa. (

NPR's Jack Speer reports on the arrival of the high-speed train, Acela Amtrak rolls out the new electric train to offer faster travel in the northeast corridor, particularly between Washington, D.C. and New York City. Amtrak officials say the train is not only faster, it is also safer. The key challenge for the Acela project will be how to make it turn a profit. (

Commentator Jerry Landay says the human brain is even less evolved than the television networks. While the TV sends a barrage of information, post debate-debate, and instant polls, he says he needs a little time TO THINK about what happened.

Majors was nominated for an Emmy for his role in the HBO series Lovecraft Country. Now he stars as an outlaw seeking revenge in The Harder They Fall, a western featuring an all-Black cast.