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More that 150,000 people are expected to pack the grandstands Saturday to watch this year's Kentucky Derby. But while all those people make it one of sports' best-attended events, overall attendance at horse racetracks has plummeted. Sports commentator Stefan Fatsis talks with Robert Siegel about the state of horse racing.

Among the thousands of funded goals included in $286.4 billion transportation bill signed by President Bush are projects that range from being simply historical to ones that aim to solve long-standing traffic snarls. From an Erie Canal museum to bridges and highways, the money is on the way.

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.

Commentator Marion Roach says the fall season reminds her of her brilliant mother, who was a teacher. Roach's mother began suffering from Altzheimer's Disease at age 51, and church became the only place she stayed calm. She once started singing all the words of the hymns, despite not knowing much else.

NPR's film critic Bob Mondello previews this year's Christmas season movies. The large number of comedies coming out this year stands in contrast to last year's overwhelmingly serious holiday offering. Among the films he talks about: "Quills," "Castaway," "The Emporer's New Groove," "13 Days," and "Before Night Falls."

New York City has been referred to as a concrete jungle. But researchers say it is more 'jungle' than you might think. A panel of experts discuss the plant and animal life found in city waters and green spaces. They also discuss the impact of urbanization and climate change on a city's biodiversity.

Before RFK stadium was built, the Washington Senators played at Griffith Stadium, named after the club's longtime owner, Clark Griffith. Washington-area old-timers recall the sights, sounds and smells of the ballpark.

The top Republican presidential candidates wrapped up another debate Tuesday night and now turn to the nation's first two primary states: Iowa and New Hampshire. With the Iowa caucus just six weeks away, guests explain how each candidate is courting voters, and how the campaign is playing out.

Conventional wisdom advises against talking about politics at family gatherings, but that's often unrealistic. With the turbulent race for president and the roiling Occupy protests — not to mention the usual politics of food, football and in-laws — some discussion guidelines can be helpful.

The Calhoun School in Manhattan hosts a dinner to aid Hurricane Katrina victims. The school's executive chef, Chef Bobo, talks about the menu — especially the red beans and rice.