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Commentator Kim Lane, in Austin, Texas, offers a cynics critique of the bull riding scene in Texas.

Scott talks to NPR's Barbara Bradley about the case against Robert Hanssen for spying. The 25-year FBI veteran is accused of spying for Russia.

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports from San Francisco that the State of California will buy power transmission lines owned by one of the state's largest electical utilities. This is a breakthrough in California's energy crisis.

A periscope sweep of the ocean made by the crew of a U.S. Navy submarine was not thorough enough -- according to newspaper reports today. The Washington Times says the finding is part of a confidential navy report on the crash of the USS Greeneville into a Japanese ship off Hawaii. Host Noah Adams talks to NPR's Tom Gjelten about that and another report that the commander was aware of sonar soundings that indicated a ship was nearby.

NPR diplomatic correspondent Ted Clark reports on the first foreign trip by Secretary of State Colin Powell. Powell is making several stops in the Middle East. He will also meet with Russia's Foreign Minister in Cairo and with his NATO counterparts in Brussels.

Youth Radio's Belia Meyeno Choy reports from Berkeley, Calif., on the new look of cheerleading. Today's cheerleading squads are providing entertainment, with moves based in dance and gymnastics. They're not just leading the crowd.

Ivan Watson in Abidjan reports on the continuing tensions in the West African nation of Ivory Coast. Migrant workers from other African states are leaving in large numbers, complaining of discrimination and harassment.

Host Noah Adams talks with Judith Yaphe, a senior fellow at National Defense University, about Kuwait's political status in the 10 years since the Gulf War. Yaphe says while there is some measure of openness, Kuwait is not a true democracy.

Noah Adams talks with Wall Street Journal sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about minor league sports. Small hockey leagues and the Continental Basketball Association are all having a tough time drawing crowds. But baseball's minor leagues are more successful than ever.

A row between the Prime Minister and President of Turkey, this week, sparked a financial and political crisis. Scott speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Hugh Pope, who is in Istanbul.