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Carl reads three limericks about politics: The Pacifier Vote, What They're Spending All Their Time on in Washington, and a Municipal Warning.

This week marks the 20th anniversary of when Hurricane Andrew crashed into South Florida. It remains one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the United States. A radio documentary by Miami member station WLRN has collected recordings of residents during the fateful storm.

Side trips into tax returns and birth certificates notwithstanding, both presidential candidates say they are the best bet for the beleaguered middle class.

Our panelists predict what'll finally make Republicans and Democrats get along.

Our panelists answer questions about politics throughout history: The Number One Rule of Legislating.

The stand-up comedian and star of In Living Color played Sporting Life in the opera Porgy and Bess. The show, which won Tony Awards, closes on Broadway next month.

Meles Zenawi came to power in Ethiopia at the head of a rebel army that toppled dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam. For 20 years, he worked to alleviate poverty for Ethiopians, but was accused by his critics of human rights abuses and crushing dissent. Meles died this week at 57.

The actress plays Bess in the Broadway musical Porgy and Bess. The show, which won two Tony Awards, closes next month.

Targeted killings of Afghan leaders are up by 53 percent compared to last year. Such attacks are the efforts of a desperate Taliban, Afghan officials say, but they acknowledge that they hamper their ability to govern and provide services.

Host Scott Simon speaks with James Cunningham, who was sworn in as the new U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan earlier this month.