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She could become the nation's new First Lady - but what does the nation know of Laura Bush? This week's GOP convention will give voters the first chance to see the woman who stands at the candidate's side. NPR's Wade Goodwyn spent time with Bush friends and associates and brings us this profile of Laura Bush.

Host Jacki Lyden talks with Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto about her first album Tanto Tempo. Bebel, 33, is daughter of Joao Gilberto, the legendary guitarist, who founded the Bossa Nova music style in Brazil more than 30 years ago. Bebel has spiced her collection of songs with the cool tones of Bossa Nova and a touch of electronic sounds from a diverse group of producers. (Tanto Tempo Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees 657036 1026-2)

NPR's Don Gonyea reports from Cincinnati on the bus campaign tour that George W. Bush is taking on his way to the convention. Governor Bush has been met by enthusiastic crowds of supporters in Ohio. Today he'll attend rallies in Dayton and Columbus.

NPR's Tovia Smith reports that Massachusetts legislature is considering a bill that would prevent parents from testifying in court against their children. The legislation would give the parent-child relationship the same confidential or privileged status as that between a husband and wife or a patient and their doctor.

Jason Beaubien of member station WBUR reports that the Boston Red Sox and lawmakers have agreed on terms to finance a new stadium to replace the 88 year old Fenway Park. The new ball-park could cost more than 300-million-dollars, making it the most expensive stadiums ever built.

As George W. Bush looks forward to being nominated for the Republican ticket, Weekend Edition Sunday Popular Culture Commentator Steven Stark discusses the history of family dynasties in American politics.

Alison Freeland of Vermont Public Radio reports on a recent gathering of Stave Puzzle enthusiasts in Norwich, Vt. Stave puzzles are remarkably complex, and often strikingly beautiful, jigwaw-type affairs that have become very popular over the last 25 years.

The Republican platform committee has crafted an agenda that preserves some existing conservative planks while also adopting positions to fit the campaign agenda of presumptive party nominee Texas Governor George W. Bush.

He used to be known as Cat Stevens — and his recordings from the 1970's are being rereleased on CD to mark the 30th anniversary of his 1st American hits. In 1977, he embraced the Islamic faith and turned his back on the music industry. He was denounced for his reported support of the Ayatollah Khomeni's death decree against novelist Salman Rushdie, and just this month, he was not allowed to enter Israel for his reported support of Hamas. Yusuf Islam tells Liane his side of the story, and about his life and faith.

NPR's Rob Gifford takes a visit to a summer camp for overweight children in Shanghai China. The opening of American fast-food restaurants, and only children who are spoiled with sugary treats, have resulted in an explosion of obese children.