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In an interview for All Things Considered, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor talks about Lazy B, the new book she wrote with her brother, and how the straightforward values she learned on the family ranch helped shape her destiny. (7:30) The book is published by Random House. ISBN # 03755

Srdja Popovic is one of the founders of the nonviolent student group which helped bring down Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic. The group known as Otpor (the Serbian word for "resistance") had a clenched fist as its symbol, but used humor and theater to ridicule Milosevic and other government officials. The new PBS documentary Bringing Down a Dictator tells their story. Popovic is now a member of Parliament.

After Sept. 11, many turned to the Internet to learn more about Islam. What they found was an online Muslim community of surprising diversity. In the first of a three-part series, NPR's Davar Ardalan reports on the wide range of voices online celebrating the religion and culture of Islam. (9:48)

Wanda Jackson has always been one of the boys. Back in the 1950s, when country music started to rock, Jackson made waves with a bold voice and sultry stage moves. She dated Elvis and toured constantly, but slowly slipped from the spotlight. Now she's back and is the subject of a new PBS documentary. NPR's Neda Ulaby reports for All Things Considered. (7:30) See http://www.pbs.org/itvs/welcometotheclub/.

Writer, actor, and comedian Buck Henry co-wrote the script for the 1967 film. (This interview was held before an audience at the Film Forum in New York City on Feb 13, 1997 during a 30th anniversary presentation of The Graduate.

Last night's Academy Awards Ceremony made history in a number of ways. NPR's Renee Montagne reports.

When Gumby creator Art Clokey was going to film school in the 1950s, he thought he'd work with live actors — not clay ones

His new film is No Such Thing. Its about a monster and a young woman who finds him. According to the films production notes, the monster has been in existence since the dawn of time and nothing can kill him. Along comes Beatrice, a young girl who makes friends with the monster and together they seek out the doctor who can finally end the monsters life. Hartley's work includes Trust, Henry Fool, Flirt, and Amateur.

Precision-guided munitions, unmanned aircraft and Special Ops soldiers make headlines in Afghanistan -- but just as important to the war effort are those who airlift supplies and equipment to troops in the field. NPR's Tom Gjelten rides along on an Air Force C-17 for a first-hand report for Morning Edition.

Scott talks with Larry David, the co-creator of Seinfeld, who now has his own show on HBO called Curb Your Enthusiasm. On it he plays a man named Larry David who co-created Seinfeld and now needs something new to do with his life. Mr. David says it is NOT a documentary -- honest.