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In his new book Sellout, writer Dan Ozzi traces a music industry in flux starting in the mid-90s, as punk bands cash in on their cred in exchange for rock stardom and asks, was it all worth it?

NPR's Tom Goldman ruminates on the unusually sweet taste of victory for sports fans in Oregon, after the state placed two teams in the top 10 final college football rankings.

NPR's David Welna reports on yesterday's joint session of Congress, which certified George W. Bush's victory in the presidential election. The man he defeated, Vice President Al Gore presided over the session. Several House Democrats, mostly African-Americans, offered objections over the certification of Florida's votes.

Liane talks with NPR's Rob Gifford in Beijing about the publication in the U.S. of The Tiananmen Papers, which gives insight into the inner workings of China's senior leaders during the spring of 1989. Protests on the streets of Beijing led to the showdown in Tiananmen Square, and the bloody crackdown by the Chinese government.

NPR's Julie Rovner profiles California Congressman Bill Thomas, chosen by House Republicans last week to chair the Ways and Means Committee. Thomas has a reputation for his legislative ability but is also known for his bad temper.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports on the status of deregulation in the electric power industry. California was one of the first states to partially deregulate its electricity market; the current power crisis there is having a chilling effect on other states considering similar deregulation.

NPR's Cheryl Corley profiles the Harlem Globetrotters, the legendary clown princes of basketball, who are celebrating their 75th anniversary. The team continues to tour world-wide, entertaining millions. Today, however, they return to their roots, with a game in Illinois.

Weekend Edition essayist Susan Arnout-Smith and her husband drive their daughter and her peers to school in a carpool. Arnout-Smith says if you pay attention, you might actually learn something from your teenager.

Puzzle master Will Shortz quizzes one of our listeners, and has a challenge for everyone at home. (This week's winner is Renie Dauplaise from Middleton, Wisconsin. She listens to Weekend Edition on member station WERN in Madison)

NPR's Pam Fessler reports on the large number of federal regulations that the Clinton administration is issuing during its last days in office. Among the most controversial are: banning road building and logging in millions of acres of federally owned forests; restricting the sulfur content of diesel fuel; protecting the privacy of medical records; setting federal standards for organic foods; and holding employers liable for ergonomic injuries. President Clinton says the new regulations have been in the works for a long time, and they aren't last minute initiatives.

NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on today's state of the state address by California Governor Gray Davis. Many residents in California are hoping the governor will make an announcement about the state's energy crisis.

Commentator Celeste Headlee talks about her grandfather, composer William Grant Still, and his groundbreaking music.