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Joshua Levs reports from Sydney on that most Australian of delicacy: vegemite. The thick, yeast extract spread has been a long-time favorite of aussies for generations...still, many admit it's an acquired taste.

Commentator Craig Childs says there's a special place in the southern Utah desert that's transformed four times a year when the seasons change. It's an ancient calendar that's hand-carved into the cliffs.

Critic Ken Tucker offers Linda a sneak preview of the fall television season. They'll discuss a new show starring Bette Midler; also, Ed, a program about a lawyer who opens a bowling alley, and a show featuring a genetically engineered supergirl called Dark Angel, from filmmaker James Cameron.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Canadian comedian Rich Little about his new show in which he plays 8 different U.S Presidents. Little has been doing impressions of presidents for approximately 40 years.

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports Presidential candidate George W. Bush's campaign continues through Florida.

WILLIAM MAXWELL interview continued.We return to our conversation with ALEC WILKINSON.Guest film critic Henry Sheehan reviews –Space Cowboys,— directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. Its about three aging air force pilots who want to go into space.12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next archive edition of fresh air. . . writer ALEC WILKINSON remembers his friend and mentor WILLIAM MAXWELL the legendary writer and editor who died Monday at age 91. . . and a listen back to a 1995 interview with MAXWELL. Then, film critic Henry Sheehan reviews –Space Cowboys,— directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. Its about three aging air force pilots who want to go into space. Join us for the next fresh air.

From Chicago Public Radio Jason DeRose reports on the "Welcoming Church" movement. Those involved are working toward full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in churches. This weekend in DeKalb, Illinois thousands will attend a meeting called "Witness Our Welcome" which is the largest ecumenical gathering of welcoming churches and individuals ever held.

John tells the story of a 30- year old friendship and a 55-year old Gibson guitar.

NPR's senior news analyst Daniel Schor reviews this weeks news.

Writer Paul Auster reads stories sent in by Weekend All Things Considered listeners. For this installment of the story project, Paul Auster and host Jacki Lyden visit the famed Gotham Book Mart on 47th Street in Manhattan.