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Like the late Brother Theodore, the Citizen is one of those New York characters. In the 1970s, he did a show for WBAI that featured live comedy and a troupe that included John Goodman. Today the Citizen plays in the Wretched Refuse String Band and co-hosts another radio show, the Secret Museum of the Air. Jon Kalish has the story.

NPR's Kenneth Walker reports from Luanda on how the seemingly endless civil war in Angola has damaged the mental health of the people there. Most Angolan families have been touched by the four decades of violence. Having family members or friends killed, wounded, or tortured has left deep psychological scars. Children, especially, show the effects in their behavior.

Melanie Peeples reports on yesterday's vote in Mississippi on whether to keep the current design of the state's flag -- which includes a Confederate flag.

Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Jennifer Ludden about violence in the middle east. Israel pulled out of Palestinian controlled territory yesterday, after a U.S. statement condemned the action.

NPR's Robert Smith reports on the newest wave of education that some children in Western Canada are trying out -- virtual schooling for elementary and teenage students.

NPR's Jason Beaubien reports that many environmentalists are worried by some energy providers' plans to pay businesses to use generators when power demand is high. The generators are a heavy source of pollution.

Host Bob Edwards talks with T.R. Reid, London Bureau Chief for the Washington Post. They discuss the latest scandal surrounding Britain's Royal Family, this one dubbed "RoyalGate" by the press.

NPR's Richard Gonzales examines California Governor Gray Davis' handling of the state's energy crisis and the consequences on his political future.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on the Pentagon investigation into the Kuwait training exercise accident last month. A U.S. Navy jet mistakenly bombed an American observation post, killing six people, and injuring five others. Investigators say an air controller on the ground realized that the wrong location was about to be bombed and tried to call it off, but a second Navy aircraft involved in the exercise mistakenly gave the go ahead

NPR's Gerry Hadden reports on Senator Jesse Helms' visit to Mexico. The North Carolina Republican has been known for his vocal criticism of corruption in the Mexican government. But with the election of conservative Catholic businessman Vicente Fox, Helms has become a big supporter of Mexico's Leadership.

Mark Degon of member station WRNI in Providence reports on the controversy surrounding Mayor Vincent Cianci, who's been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for jobs, tax reductions, and city contracts. Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Almond says Cianci should resign, but the mayor says he's done nothing wrong and will fight the allegations in court. Cianci is still popular and is widely credited with making Providence a model for urban renewal.

Commentator Frank Deford looks forward to next year's NBA rules changes that would allow use of the zone defense in pro basketball. He also advises Michael Jordan not to return as a player with the Washington Wizards and proposes his ideal American basketball team for the 2004 Olympics.