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Voters in Peru go to the polls today for presidential and congressional elections. Evidence of vote-fraud by then-President Alberto Fujimori's government marred last year's elections. Fujimori later resigned in disgrace; eight candidates are vying for the presidency. Frank talks live with NPR's Martin Kaste from Lima for a preview.

NPR's Margot Adler reports on the changing fortunes of the prison library. Originally, the library was seen as the key to salvation, a place where prisoners could read religious tracts to better themselves. In the 1970s, the library became a legal resource for those serving time behind bars. Now, there are signs that prison libraries may be on the decline, due to court decisions and budget cuts.

Writer and actor Edward Bunker served almost twenty years in prison, starting at age 17. The books Bunker checked out of the prison library at San Quentin changed his life. He reads from his autobiography Education of a Felon: A Memoir, published by St. Martin's Press.

Commentator Alfred Lubrano tells the story of how a Trenton, New Jersey church did battle with its rowdy next door neighbor, a notorious bar, to try to bring peace and quiet to its neighborhood.

Weekend Edition commentator and historian Douglas Brinkley is working with author Stephen Ambrose on a book about the Louisiana purchase. Brinkley recently rode in a helicopter over southern Mississippi, and offers his ruminations on the legend, lore, and allure of the Mississippi Delta.

The name describes the band, and its sound. Frank talks with drummer Bill Summers and trumpeter Irvin Mayfield from Los Hombres Calientes, or, The Hot Men, a group that blends African musical traditions with home grown New Orleans jazz. This week, the eclectic band, which actually does include a female member, releases its third CD, Volume 3, New Congo Square, and the music will surely make you want to groove. (12:45) (NOTE: Volume 3, New Congo Square is available on Basin Street Rec

Lisa talks with NPR's White House correspondent Don Gonyea about the continuing diplomatic stand-off with China over the collision between a U.S. military spy plane and a Chinese jet fighter. Twenty-four American military personnel remain detained on the Chinese island of Hainan.

The California utility company, Pacific Gas & Electric, has filed for bankruptcy. NPR's Larry Abramson reports on difficulties this bankruptcy presents for California consumers and for the courts.

NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Maintenance Phase hosts Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon on going where most health and fitness podcasts don't, assessing popular dietary advice and wellness trends.

Jack Dilenschneider died of COVID-19 in September at age 89. After started a small law firm in Ohio in the 1960s, he went south to defend civil rights activists and others trying peacefully to vote.