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This week Tipper Gore, will introduce her husband, Vice President Al Gore, the presumptive presidential candidate, at the Democratic National Convention. NPR's Pam Fessler takes a look into the life of the woman who may be the next First Lady.

GOP Sen. John McCain of Arizona arrived in Philadelphia a day early to address the Shadow Convention, an unofficial gathering focused on campaign finance reform and poverty reduction. McCain urged his followers to turn their support to Governor Bush, which drew heckles from some in the audience. NPR's Lynn Neary reports from the University of Pennsylvania campus.

Convention planners have been worried about Seattle-style protests and disruptions this week in Philadelphia, but so far, the demonstrations have been low-key. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports on the Unity 2000 protest activities today.

Jazz trumpeter and singer extraordinaire Louis Armstrong was born on this day in 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana. We hear a note on his accomplishments on the 99th anniversary of his birthdate.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports on Vice President Al Gore's speech to union members yesterday in Chicago. In his talk, Gore spoke of how critical working people are in his race for the presidency.

Linda talks with Washington Post Columnist and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow E.J. Dionne, and Weekly Standard Senior Editor David Brooks, who were both in Philadelphia for the Republican Convention.

NPR's Brooke Gladstone reports on how the nation's broadcasters and cable channels covered the Republican National Convention, and who watched.

From Chicago Public Radio Jason DeRose reports on the "Welcoming Church" movement. Those involved are working toward full inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in churches. This weekend in DeKalb, Illinois thousands will attend a meeting called "Witness Our Welcome" which is the largest ecumenical gathering of welcoming churches and individuals ever held.

Today is National Mustard Day. John talks with Barry Levenson (no, not the filmmaker) who is the curator and founder of the Mustard Museum in Mount Hoab, Wisconsin ( 2:45).

John with some thoughts about the reasons people vote or not vote for certain candidates.