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LIANE HANSEN EWSCASTERS: BILL REDLIN & SHAY STEVENS

SCOTT SIMON AND DANIEL SCHORR, WEEKEND EDITION'S SENIOR NEWS ANALYST, TALK ABOUT THE TOP NEWS STORIES OF THE WEEK.

Wisconsin Governor Thommy Thompson is trying an xperiment in state-controlled welfare reform. Marge Pitrof (PIH-troff) of ember station W-U-W-M in Milwaukee reports on the state's new "work not elfare" pilot program. The new system will give welfare recipients two years to ind and maintain employment or risk the loss of all state assistance.

DAVID WHYTE is a poet who uses poetry to teach corporate executives and employees how to find satisfaction in the work place. In his new book, The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, (Doubleday) WHYTE looks at the ways people can use their careers not only as a means to earning a living, but as a way of finding personal happiness. WHYTE has served as a consultant for such companies as AT&T and Kodak, teaching his clients how to uses use poetry and myth to find happiness in the workplace. He also runs a small press in Seattle, Washington. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW)(REBROADCAST FROM 8/

Daniel talks to Gregory Williams, author of the book, "Life on the Color Line: The True Story of a White Boy Who Discovered He Was Black." The book deals with Williams' discovery, as a ten-year-old Virginia schoolboy during the 1950's, that his father was really black and he, therefore, was also black. Williams recounts his ostracism from white society, his personal conflicts and his ultimate embrace of his black identity.

Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews the new solo album by slide guitarist Sonny Landreth, "South of I-10," (Zoo Entertai

2: Australian film director, GILLIAN ARMSTRONG has made a new film, "Little Women," (Columbia Pictures) based on the popular nineteenth century novel. In 1978 Armstrong's career took off with the critically acclaimed film "My Brilliant Career." The movie also made her the first woman in Australia to direct a feature film. Armstrong has garnered many film awards since, including the Australian Film Institute Awards, U.S. National society of Film Critics Award and a best film at the Festival International de Creteil, France.

LETTERS: Liane Hansen reads letters from our listeners.

In the wake of the French explusion of several U.S. diplomats accused f spying, NPR Senior News analyst Daniel Schorr reveals the history of spionage between France and the United States.

MARTIN GOLDSMITH, HOST OF NPR'S PERFORMANCE TODAY SHOW, TALKS WITH SCOTT SIMON AOUT A NEW TREND IN CLASSICAL MUSIC. THE NAME MAY SOUND OFF-PUTTING -- IT'S CALLED "MYSTICAL MINIMALISM." BUT, ACCORDING TO ITS FANS, THE MUSIC IS MORE ACCESSIBLE AND MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC HAS BEEN IN A LONG TIME.

ENTERTAINMENT: SCOTT SIMON AND WEEKEND EDITION ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC ELVIS MITCHELL TALK ABOUT THE FILMS THE OSCAR COMMITTEE DIDN'T RECOGNIZE IN THEIR NOMINATIONS.

Host Liane Hansen speaks with film actor Matthew Broderick bout his recent transition from the movie screen to the stage. Broderick debuts n the classic play, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." The how is at the Kennedy Center in Washington, and the cast will be heading for roadway in March.