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Matt Biers-Ariel wonders what God must be thinking about the Middle East peace process---deadlocked over the piece of real estate that has held the hope for peace throughout the world. He suggests that if the two sides can only use these sacred sites to incite conflict, the temple mount should be returned to its original form as a field.

Oil & Politics -- NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports that both presidential candidates, George W. Bush and Al Gore, say the U.S. needs to reduce its dependence on foreign oil. Bush would like to see the U.S. boost domestic production, while Gore tends to focus on conservation measures. But experts are skeptical. They say even if the U.S. boosts domestic production substantially, it wouldn't be enough to influence the price of oil. And there are doubts about how much the nation's energy appetite can be reduced through conservation.

Noah talks with NPR's Tom Gjelten talks about what has change which has allowed the grassroots uprising to occur against the once popular Yugoslav president. He has weathered many political storms before, but this time, he may not be able to stay in office.

Noah talks with LAPD detective Gil Escontrias about the rash of spandex robberies. Detective Escontrias says armed gangs have been stealing the yarn and bolts of the synthetic fabric from textile mills. Last year, over $2 million dollars worth was stolen in Los Angeles. He says the yarn is worth 6 times that of other fibers, so it's easy to find buyers who don't care where it came from. He notes that underpaid textile employees are targeted by thieves looking for access to the material.

Glenn Gamboa reviews the new CD by Joseph Arthur Come to Where I'm From (Real World/Virgin)

Host Bob Edwards talks with Tim Judah, a British journalist who has covered the conflict in the Balkans for the last decade. Judah is the author of The Serbs: History, Myth, and the Destruction of Yugoslavia and gives his analysis on the recent events in Belgrade. (4:20) {The Serbs: History, Myth, and the Destruction of Yugoslavia by Tim Judah is published by Yale University Press ISBN 1-300-08507-9}

Host Bob Edwards talks with Misha Glenny about the latest developments in Belgrade. Opposition leaders are calling for the newly-elected parliament to begin meeting soon in an orderly transfer of power after yesterday's riots.

Noah talks with Steve Crawshaw of the Independent, who is in Belgrade, about the latest in the events there. He describes what it was like to be on the streets there, as protesters took over the Parliament. He also discusses scenarios for which Milosevic might leave office.

NPR's Jack Speer reports on the strain the tight labor market is putting on some employers in highly competitive industries. With the unemployment rate at a three-decade low, companies are feeling a hiring crunch.

NPR's Andy Bowers reports from Danville, Kentucky on last night's Vice-Presidential debate. Democrat Joe Lieberman and Republican Dick Cheney sat at a table and answered questions from CNN anchor Bernard Shaw about military preparedness, tax cuts, and gay marriage. The tone for the surprisingly civil debate was set early on when both candidates pledged to refrain from personal attacks