Terry Gross

Walter Gunn is an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. He talks to Terry about the flu season, which came early this year. Americans are battling three different strains of the virus. He also talks about whether or not it's worth getting a vaccine.

Professor William Potter. He's the Director of the Center for Russian and Soviet Studies at the Monterey Institute. He'll discuss the fate of the Soviet nuclear arsenal, and the growing fear that the Soviets will sell their nuclear technology to other countries.

Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews "Hook," the new Stephen Spielberg movie that retells the story of Peter Pan. It stars Robin Williams as an adult Peter Pan and Dustin Hoffman as Captain Cook.

Financial reporter John Rothchild. Rothchild's new book, "Going For Broke," is the story of Canadian financier Robert Campeau ("camp-o" with a long "o"). In the space of a few years, Campeau became one of the most powerful retailers in the world, having bought Brooks Brothers, Ann Taylor, Bonwit Teller, Jordan Marsh, Bloomingdales, and Filene's. He acquired his empire with seven billion dollars in loans and junk bonds, and when his empire collapsed, 50,000 creditors were after him and 8,000 workers lost their jobs.

Comedian Chris Rock. Rock's a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He also played the junkie in the movie "New Jack City."

Elvis Costello's former bass player, Bruce Thomas. He was with Elvis Costello and the Attractions, from 1977-1987. Thomas has just written a journalistic book about touring with a band based on his own experiences, "The Big Wheel: Rock & Roll and Roadside Attractions." (published by Faber & Faber).

We remember trumpeter Buck Clayton, who died on Sunday at age 80. Clayton played with Count Baise's original band. (Rebroadcast of 10/14/1987)

Musician and conductor JoAnn Falletta ('fah-let-tah"). Falletta is conductor of the Bay Area Women's Philharmonic in San Francisco, which is dedicated to finding and playing music by women that was previously undiscovered or unrecorded. (Rebroadcast. Original date 10/2/91).

Poet Philip Levine ("lah-veen"). Levine's considered one of this country's preeminent poets, but before he turned to poetry he put in years working factory jobs. The images of those early days continue to influence his writings. Levine's latest collection of poems, "What Work Is," just won the National Book Award for poetry. (It's published by Knopf). (Rebroadcast. Original date 7/22/91).

Comic book artist Diane Noomin. She's the editor of (and a contributor to) a new collection of underground comics drawn by women. It's called "Twisted Sisters." It's published by Penguin.