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A day before the much-heralded arrival of former President Clinton's new memoir, NPR's Tavis Smiley speaks about the Clinton factor in American politics with John Podesta of the Center for American Progress and Rich Lowry of National Review magazine.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Gary Levin from Bedminster, N.J. He listens to Weekend Edition Sunday on member station WHYY in Philadelphia.)

In the latest Politically Speaking column, NPR Correspondent Peter Overby examines the latest controversy over Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 -- whether the hit film is subject to federal campaign rules.

Several of the nation's African-American museums are having a difficult time raising funds and attracting a broader audience. Many rely heavily on public funding at a time when state governments are facing severe budget shortfalls. Recently, museums in Detroit and Philadelphia needed emergency city help to keep their doors open. Joel Rose of member station WHYY reports.

Dangerfield made a comedic career out of his phrase "I don't get no respect." Now 82 years old, he has a new book, Rodney Dangerfield: It's Not Easy Bein' Me.

The "battle of the beers" between Budweiser and Miller is becoming an expensive and bruising campaign. The two brewing giants are facing off in a series of competing television commercials -- Slate advertising critic Seth Stevenson weighs in on the contest.

Andrew Wallenstein of The Hollywood Reporter reviews the new reality television show Outback Jack. Wallenstein says the show incorporates many elements from other successful series, but fails to find any unique qualities.

Day to Day music and lifestyle critic David Was talks about legendary independent jazz label Contemporary Records, and the label's new CD box set of jazz from California.

Trombone choirs have been a mainstay of American music for nearly 250 years. In recent times they've been popular with music majors in colleges. Reporter Jon Kalish looks at a brass collective that has been emanating from a Harlem church for the past 40 years.

Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews some new summer reads. Her list includes The Rule of Four, by Ian Caldwell; You Remind Me of Me, by Dan Chaon; and The Master by Colm Toibin.