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In a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill, Sen. Joe Lieberman's colleagues voted to allow the Democrat-turned-Independent to keep his prized post as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. New Yorker reporter Ryan Lizz talks about Lieberman's political future.

to preview the college basketball season.

The dangerous and cut-throat world of book collecting.By Nicki LeoneWilmington NC – [Click the Listen button to hear Nicki's commentary.] As the weather…

Wednesday night, the Chicago White Sox won their first World Series in 88 years with a 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros. Jermaine Dye, who drove in the final game's only run, was named series MVP. The White Sox swept the series in four games.

On the eve of Mozart's 251st birthday, The Kitchen Sisters take us to Vienna, to Mozart's Hidden Kitchen: "The Tables of New Crowned Hope." The festival honored the composer's free-thinking philosophy, innovation and radical music.

President Bush is preparing to address the nation in the final State of the Union address of his presidency. White House Counselor Ed Gillespie explains what to expect — and what not to expect — from the speech. Gillespie also provides an update on the bipartisan economic stimulus package currenltly working its way through Congress.

The liftoff of space shuttle Discovery is planned for Wednesday. Richard Harris talks to Scott Simon about problems that had previously plagued the shuttle, its mission and the possible effects Hurricane Dennis may have on the launch.

sports commentator Ron Rapoport talks about this season's early success of the Green Bay Packers of the National Football Association.

Scott and Weekend Edition sports commentator Ron Rapoport discuss the 50th National Basketball Association season, which began this week.

The music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra may be the finest American conductor since Leonard Bernstein. After conducting the Metropolitan Opera for 34 years, James Levine took over the BSO from Seiji Ozawa last year.