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Husband and wife song writing team, BARRY MANN and CYNTHIA WEIL, the duo responsible for such songs as –Youve Lost that Loving Feeling,— –On Broadway,— –We Gotta Get Out of This Place,— –Here You Come Again,— –Dont Know Much,— and more. The two met when they were both working in the famous songwriting landmark, the Brill Building MANN as a composer and WEIL as a lyricist. The two have been writing ever since. In edition to their many pop hits, MANN and WEIL have also written songs for films. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW.) 12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

Volcanologist and resident geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey DAN MILLER. He also heads the Survey's Volcano Disaster Assistance program which helps developing countries in the event of volcanic eruption. MILLER was part of the team of geologists who studied Mt. St. Helens and predicted a blast before the turn of this last century. Mt. St. Helens blew May 18th, 1980. His team studied the frequency and past characteristics of eruption in Mt. St. Helens and put together hazard assessments for local officials. MILLER and his team are profiled in the new book "Volcano Cowboys: The Rocky Evolution of a Dangerous Science" by Dick Thompson.12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

Reporter DAVE DAVIES talks about Philadelphia and next weeks Republican National Convention. Hell talk about what the city did to get the convention, what image the city is trying to project, and what the city is doing to prepare for the delegates, the protestors, and the media. DAVIES will also talk about the current controversy surrounding the Philadelphia police. DAVIES is a long time reporter in the Philadelphia area. He covers City Hall and city politics for the Philadelphia Daily News.12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

Filmmaker JOHN WATERS. His latest film is "Cecil B. Demented" about an underground filmmaker and his cult following who declare war on bad cinema by kidnapping a starlet and forcing her to star in their own film. WATERS other movies include, "Pecker" about a young amateur photographer who becomes the darling of the New York art world; "Cry Baby," a juvenile delinquent love story set in the 1950's, which brought together such performers as Patty Hearst, Johnny Depp, Ricki Lake, David Nelson, and Polly Bergen. WATERS is known for his independent, off-beat films, such as "Pink Flamingos," "Female Trouble," and "Polyester." In 1988 WATERS entered the mainstream with his popular film, "Hairspray." (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will conduct a survey in June and July to assess the medical needs and emergency…

Performance artist and author KATE BORNSTEIN (pronounced BORN-steen). In her books and plays Bornstein, a transgender activist, argues the need for the acceptance of nontraditional gender roles, meaning those not defined as either male of female. In her book "Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us" (Vintage Books) she writes about her sex-change experience and her view of society's conceptions of gender. She has also written the novel (with co-author Caitlin Sullivan) "Nearly Roadkill" (High Risk Books). (THIS INTERVIEW EXTENDS INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW)12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

The Swedish sister act got its start playing feather-light folk-pop confections. But Stay Gold is a statement of staying power; a collection of bright, smart, substantial songs that stick around.

Attorney General William Barr has sent Congress a letter with special counsel Robert Mueller's key findings. There have been calls for him to share the full report, but Barr is not required to do so.

As founding judge Randy Jackson announces his departure from American Idol, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says he embodies all that's wrong with a pioneering show that's become a pop culture cliche.

It's tough to see Jason deCaires Taylor's sculptures firsthand — unless you have scuba gear. Most of them rest under the sea. His latest work is fully visible only when the tide of the Thames recedes.