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NPR's Larry Abramson reports on Toysmart, an online toy retailer that is declaring bankruptcy and wants to sell its customer list, despite the privacy policy posted on its Web site that said it wouldn't do that. The federal government could take action, if it decides the company deceived customers.

NPR's Rob Gifford reports that Hong Kong, in response to its experience during the Asian economic crisis is trying to diversify its economy. The city has become rich over the years on the basis of real estate speculation and finance. Now, it is building a huge cyberport in hopes of turning Hong Kong into the internet hub of Asia. The problem is that internet startups are based on speculation and wild speculation is what got Hong Kong into trouble during the Asian economic crisis.

NPR's Mike Shuster reports the Pentagon will test a missile defense system over the Pacific Ocean tonight. A rocket -- armed with a dummy warhead -- will be launched from California. Another rocket will be launched from an island hundreds of miles away, carrying an "interceptor" that's intended to shoot down the first rocket. The operation is part of a series of tests that will ultimately be used in deciding whether to proceed with the deployment of such a defense system.

Robert talks to Defense Secretary William Cohen, about tonight's test, and the pros and cons of developing a missile defense system.

Robert talks to Wayne Barrett, an investigative reporter for the Village Voice, in New York City and author of Rudy! An Investigative Biography of Rudolph Guiliani. (5:00) Barrett's book about New York City Mayor Giuliani is published by Basic Books, 7/10/00.

NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports that the World Bank will not make a controversial loan to China to settle 58,000 poor farmers on land that Tibetans consider sacred. Pro-Tibetan activists hail the decision as a victory. The resettlement project was opposed by human rights groups as well as the United States. Bank directors let the loan die after refusing a recommendation from Bank president James Wolfensohn to further assess the project's social and environmental impact. China said it would finance the resettlement on its own.

Democrats charged with writing a platform for their party and their presidential nominee met in St. Louis today to hear ideas and discuss policy. The platform committee is led by elected officials known as centrists within the party, and their mission is to craft a document that Vice President Al Gore will be comfortable talking about. NPR's Anthony Brooks reports.

All Things Considered staff member Debra Schifrin talks about her recent 10 year high school reunion in the San Francisco Bay area. Having lived on the East Coast for six years, she was shocked at how the incredible wealth that has flooded Silicon Valley has affected her high school class. And she was surprised at her own reaction to all the talk about money.

Music legend JOHNNY CASH. CASH has been recording albums and performing since the 1950's. Representing CASH'S varied musical styles, he has been inducted into the Songwriters, Country Music, and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. In 1997, he released an autobiography called "CASH" (Harper). The recording Johnny Cash at San Quentin (The Complete 1969 Concert) (Columbia/Legacy) has been remastered, and released this week. This reissue of Cash's classic live performance includes eight previously unreleased songs, including "Big River," "Ring of Fire," "I Walk the Line," and "Folsom Prison Blues." A 3-CD Box Set of his music, called "Love, God, and Murder," was also recently released. Original Broadcast: 11/4/97. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW.) 12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (1:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:

JOHNNY CASH CONTINUED.Earlier this week, HAROLD NICOLAS, the younger member of the famous tap-dancing duo, The Nicholas Brothers, died in Manhattan. The Nicholas Brothers danced in vaudeville, on Broadway, in night clubs and on TV, but may be best known for their appearances in movie musicals of the 1930s and 40s. We'll listen back to a 1985 interview with NICOLAS. The next installment of the Harry Potter series comes out tomorrow. Book Critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews the Harry Potter books and the hype around them.12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next archive edition of Fresh Air - we'll listen back to our 1997 interview with JOHNNY CASH. His 1969 concert recording, Johnny Cash at San Quentin, has been remastered, and was released this week. That and more coming up on the next Fresh Air.