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Butler to the Word author Oliver Bullough says the UK has developed a system of bankers, lawyers, accountants and PR managers who work to help Russian kleptocrats hide their wealth.

New York City's annual Fancy Food Show attracted vendors from every corner of the food world, from purveyors of designer salts to the latest in low-carb creations. 'Weekend Edition' essayist Bonny Wolf marvels at the industry's commitment to following trends.

In the first of a series of conversations on beauty, NPR's Susan Stamberg talks with Linda Wells, editor of Allure magazine. Wells says Allure evolved in the past 13 years. Its magazine covers don't portray one particular type of person as beautiful all the time. She says popularity, timing and interest are all things to consider when choosing who goes on the cover of a beauty magazine.

NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to independent presidential candidate and consumer advocate Ralph Nader about his new book, why he's in the presidential race and whether he'll still be in it come election day.

NPR's Pam Fessler reports that one issue getting post-Sept. 11 attention is the need to smooth the transition from one president's administration to the next, with regard to terrorism and national security.

Singer Patti Scialfa's new CD was a long time coming — her previous solo release was in 1993. But she says husband Bruce Springsteen offered this encouragement: "The record will tell you when it's complete."

Educator and mother Elizabeth Chin had to cross her fingers and hope for the best when she signed a document called the Slavery Disclosure Ordinance in Los Angeles. Chin questions if anyone can be sure whether or not their hands are clean when it comes to the inhuman act.

The Department of Homeland Security raises the terror alert level in Washington, New York and New Jersey. Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge says financial institutions like the New York Stock Exchange and the International Monetary Fund could be targeted. NPR's Libby Lewis reports.

The Sept. 11 commission is expected to call for a new chief to coordinate the nation's intelligence efforts. Three former CIA directors NPR spoke to disagree over the need for a "czar" to oversee intelligence efforts, but all warn against rapid reforms in the middle of the war on terror -- and the presidential campaign. Hear NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

Trumpeter Steven Bernstein hunts for music that's been overlooked by classic jazz. He does his musical detective work in a back room he calls his "laboratory."