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Jazz composer and bandleader Maria Schneider went hang gliding in Rio a couple of years ago. The experience was so vivid for her that she turned it into a composition. Schneider describes her trip to Rio, the hang gliding, and how she made them into music. She says that at certain points in the composition, the orchestra is the wind and the soloist is the hang glider, riding on the wind. "Hang Gliding" is on the CD "Allegresse," http://www.enjarecords.com

NPR's Brian Naylor reports that, before adjournment, Congress voted to limit the development of low power radio. Low power stations broadcast within an area of four to seven miles, and are meant to benefit schools, churches and others in a local community. Broadcaster groups, including NPR, have said those new stations could interfere with currently licensed FM broadcasters. The omnibus spending bill approved by Congress and sent to President Clinton includes a ban on removing the cushions that protect individual FM signals, except in nine test markets.

NPR's Joanne Silberner reports on a new study showing that doctors frequently ignore warnings on drug packaging. When one new warning was widely publicized a couple of years ago, prescriptions for the wrong people actually went up.

NPR's Barbara Bradley reports that the ramifications of the United States Supreme Court's decision on the Bush-Gore case may continue into the future. While George W. Bush will become president the Supreme Court might have lost some credibility. Many people are still unsure whether the court did the right thing.

NPR's Jackie Northam reports that the FCC is auctioning off part of the airwave spectrum. The band that's up for grabs is intended for wireless communication providers, and should mean stronger and clearer connections for cell phone users. It will also give the industry room to develop the next generation of wireless services.

Commentator Andrew Weis suggests president-elect George W. Bush should pardon President Clinton. Weis says the move would assure support for Bush from both Democrats and Republicans.

Commentator Peter Loge notes the time Vice-President Al Gore will soon have on his hands, and offers a few suggestions.

From member station WFCR in Springfield, Massachusetts, Karen Brown reports on one local musician's effort to help teens who deal drugs on the street to set their sights on a career in music producing.

Tape and Copy: Roebuck "Pops" Staples the patriarch of the gospel and rhythm and blues group the Staple Singers, died yesterday at his home in Dolton, Ill. Staples was at home recovering from a concussion he suffered when he fell four weeks ago. He was 84.

From Peach State Public Radio Maura Farrelly reports on how Atlanta residents are coping with the three inches of snow that hit the city yesterday. Many of the city's snow-deprived are enjoying the chance to frolic the white stuff.