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Chef ROBERT LEHMANN (pronounced LAY-man) He is the former Executive Chef of MANNA, a meals-delivery service organization for homebound people with AIDS in Philadelphia. As such he developed diet and nutrition standards for people who are HIV positive. He has a new book: "Cooking for Life: A Guide to Nutrition and Food Safety for the HIV-positive Community" (A Dell Trade Paperback). LEHMANN is currently Projects Coordinator for HIV Nutrition Research at The Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia. (A book signing for LEH`MANN's book will take place Feb 20th at Giovanni's Room in Philadelphia).12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

LaVERN BAKER, one of America's great rhythm-and-blues singers of the 1950's, died earlier this week. She was 67. The Associated Press says the cause was heart complications. Baker, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. Her hits included "Tweedlee Dee," "Jim Dandy," and "I Cried a Tear." After living in the Philippines during the '70's and '80's, Baker made a comeback in the '90's when she appeared on Broadway in "Black and Blue." (REBROADCAST FROM 3/26/91).12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

U.S. News and World Report reporter ERIC SCHLOSSER (SHLAWSER) talks about his recent cover story "The Business of Porn". In the Feb 10, 1997 issue, Schlosser followed the money trail to expose how pornography grew into a multi-billion dollar industry. The story looks at how small "Mom and Pop" neighborhood video stores have become some of the largest porn outlets. Schlossler has won two of reporting's highest honors: the National Magazine Award and the Sidney Hillman Foundation Award for stories published in Atlantic Monthly. 12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

Former "Washington Post" publisher KATHERINE GRAHAM. Graham's father owned "the Post" in 1933 and later her husband, Phil Graham, took over. Following her husband's suicide in 1963, Graham became publisher, knowing little about the managerial or journalistic aspects of the job. But, learning while she worked, she transformed the paper into one of the country's most respected newspapers. "The Post" broke the Watergate scandal and published the Pentagon Papers against a federal judge's ruling. Graham also became chairman and CEO of the Washington Post Media company. She writes about her childhood and experiences as publisher in her new autobiography "Personal History" (Knopf). (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:30:00 Interview with KATHERINE GRAHAM continued.

Actress MIA FARROW. She has a new memoir, "What Falls Away," (Doubleday). FARROW is the daughter of actress Maureen O'Sullivan and writer John Farrow. As a young actress she starred in "Peyton Place" and "Rosemary's Baby." She was married to Frank Sinatra and then Andre Previn, and has 14 children, many of them adopted. Her 12-year relationship with Woody Allen ended with his affair with FARROW's adopted daughter Soon-Yi. FARROW and Allen had two children, and made twelve films together before their highly dramatic and public breakup. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:30:00 Actress MIA FARROW continued.

Like Whoa, Nelly!, her 2002 debut hit album, Nelly Furtado's new CD features diverse influences that reflect the young Canadian-born singer-songwriter's Portuguese heritage. NPR's Renee Montagne talks to Furtado about Folklore, which dives deeper into the texture and stories of her parents' homeland, the Azore Islands. Hear songs from the new CD.

In technology news this week: Apple's iconic baby celebrated a big birthday, the debate over Edward Snowden and NSA data collection continued to simmer, and the Target data breach prompted more talk about credit card security.

Circa 1900, Americans wore gaudy costumes and bizarre masks, and some roved the streets begging for candy and treats — on Thanksgiving Day.

American firms have about $2 trillion in overseas accounts — money they could be using to hire workers and pay dividends in the U.S. The president wants to encourage them to bring that money home.

More than 2,000 attended the funeral for Michael Brown, the 18-year-old shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Mo. Both family and clergy referred to Brown's death as a sacrifice for the greater good.