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President Trump has replaced the grass in the iconic White House Rose Garden with stone. It's the latest of many modifications Trump is making to the White House.

Linda speaks with Carl Sferrazza (SPHERE- RAZ-ZAH) Anthony who is author of a two vlume book about American 1st Ladies. Mr. Anthony takes us through the history of the attacks, both political and journalistic, that first ladies have endured.

Mildred Bailey found fame after signing on with Paul Whiteman's national dance orchestra in 1929. Dynamic and plucky, she married xylophonist Red Norvo, and the couple became known as "Mr. and Mrs. Swing." On That Rockin' Chair Lady, her sweet and flexible voice sparkles.

Otis, who died in 2012, started out leading a big band. Later, as a talent scout, he discovered such performers as Big Mama Thornton, Esther Phillips and Etta James. Originally broadcast in 1989.

Hurricane Katrina flooded nearly every building in St. Bernard Parish near New Orleans in 2005. Twenty years later, the community is still rebuilding and flood protections encouraged some to return.

Professor ROBERT JAY LIFTON. Lifton is distinguished professor of psychiatry and psychology and director of the Center on Violence and Human Survival at John Jay College, City University of New York. He's been studying cults and fundamentalist groups for many years. Lifton will talk about the armed cult in Waco, Texas run by David Koresh of the Branch Davidians--how typical they are, and what can be done to deal with them

Today is both Hot And Spicy Food Day, and Potato Day!

Kansas City pianist JAY MCSHANN. As a big band leader in the 40s and 50s, McShann helped start the careers of jazz stars like Charlie Parker and Big Joe Turner. He performs "When I Grow To Old To Dream." (rebroadcast from 10/8/87)ARTHEL "DOC" WATSON, one of America's premier acoustic folk guitarists. His flat-pick style of playing traditional folk and bluegrass has made his sound one of the most distinctive of any folk artist. He's won at least four Grammys. In the folk music community, Watson is best known for his part in preserving the traditional ballads and melodies of southern Appalachia. He'll perform "Make Me a Pallet on the Floor." Songwriter, pianist and singer DR. JOHN. Known in his native New Orleans as Mac Rennback, his music has evolved from the psychedelic voodoo-rock he played in the 1960's to the classic piano he plays today. DR. JOHN performs his hit "Lazy River." (Rebroadcast from 1/7/92)In a live concert with New Orleans songwriter, pianist and singer ALLEN TOUSSAINT, he performs his timeless hit "Working in the Coal Mine." For over twenty years he's been a force in New Orleans rhythm and blues scene. (Rebroadcast. Originally broadcast on Friday, May 27,

Today is Fajita Day....

FRENCH PROFESSIONAL LAUGHER JULIE HETTE AND SCOTT SIMON SHARE A FEW CHUCKLES.

Kansas City pianist-vocalist-bandleader, JAY MCSHANN. Last night he received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Rhythm & Blues Foundation in Washington, D.C. We'll rebroadcast a 1987 interview with MCSHANN. (from 10

NPR's Scott Simon and sports writer Howard Bryant discuss the week in sports (DRAFT)