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Famed photographer Walker Evans shot dozens of Depression-era images of New York subway passengers. They're collected in a newly reissued book, Many Are Called. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and book contributor Jeff Rosenheim.

NPR's Noah Adams talks with Perro Dejong of Radio Netherlands about the latest in a series of attacks on Muslim institutions in that country. The anti-Muslim violence follows the murder of Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh, whose film Submission criticizes conservative aspects of Islam.

In addition to his music career, Gilley was also famous for being the face of a nightclub that pushed Texas cowboy culture into a global spotlight.

Retired U.S. Army Major Gen. Robert Scales discusses how the military offensive in Fallujah is likely to unfold. Over the weekend, there were reports of large numbers of Iraqi soldiers deserting their units. Scales says the readiness of the Iraqi soldiers is a matter of great uncertainty. Hear Scales and NPR's Renee Montagne.

After big losses in the November 2nd election, Democrats are now reassessing their strategies and positions with an eye toward 2008. NPR's Tavis Smiley speaks with Alice Huffman, who served as chair of the Democratic National Convention Committee, and Will Marshall, co-founder of the centrist Democratic Leadership Council and president of the Progressive Policy Institute.

NPR's Noah Adams talks with Slate chief political correspondent Will Saletan about President Bush's first political moves following his victory in last week's presidential election. Bush has said his victory gave him "political capital" to spend in his second term in office.

Capable of singing blues, R&B, jazz, and pop, Dinah Washington touched the jazz world with her gritty, salty vocals. Her album, Unforgettable, contains the hit, "This Bitter Earth." According to jazz commentator Murray Horwitz, the album conjures up 1960s images of supper clubs, cocktail dresses, and suits with skinny ties.

Most observers expect Condoleezza Rice to make a smooth transition from White House National Security Advisor to Secretary of State. But she is expected to face some tough questions from Democrats at her Senate confirmation hearings. NPR's Tavis Smiley speaks with foreign policy experts about Rice's transition.

Two third-party presidential candidates say they will seek a statewide recount in Ohio. NPR's Allison Keyes speaks with the executive director of National Voting Rights Institute, a non-partisan legal center that is providing the attorneys in the case.

Commentator Cornel West talks about the departure of Secretary of State Colin Powell and the nomination of Condoleezza Rice to Powell's' post.