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Commentator Joel Achenbach says his 40th birthday is inspiring him to branch out -- not to the stereotypical sports cars and leather pants, but to the truly weird.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Washington Post London Bureau Chief T.R. Reid. They discuss the British reaction to President Bush's comment that he and Prime Minister Tony Blair both use Colgate toothpaste.

Rock Historian ED WARD talks about Pub Rock.

Linguist Geoff Nunberg talks about the use of the term Lucubrate.

NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports a new study released by the World Bank that says foreign aid is unlikely to help poor countries, and may even hurt them, unless they have already decided on and begun serious policy reforms on their own.

The Senate has rejected one of the main challenges to the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill -- an amendment offered by Republican Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on the debate, which is now in its second week.

Noah Adams talks with John Bolbos, who just won more than $7,000 for the king salmon he caught during the Winter King Salmon Tournament in Homer, Alaska. At more than 40 pounds, it's the biggest fish ever caught in the tournament.

Every year hundreds of moose are killed in Alaska by cars and trains. The carnage has led to the creation of a new adult education course in the town of Talkeetna, not far from Anchorage. In roadkill 101, residents learn how to butcher a moose. From member station KSKA Patty Sullivan reports.

Robert Siegel talks with David Jones, a Democratic fundraiser about how political contributors can use their money now, and how that would change under the proposed reforms.

Robert Siegel and Noah Adams read some of this week's letters from listeners. (3:30) Send mail to Letters, All Things Considered, National Public Radio, 635 Massachusetts Ave, Washington DC, 2001. E-mail to atc@npr.org.