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As part of our occasional series Paying the Piper, NPR's Rick Karr reports why some musicians are distributing their music on the Internet. Many musicians never see any royalties from their record labels, due to advances and other expenses. Sometimes musicians can earn more money by distributing the music directly.

Banning Eyre reports on the legacy of Nigerian bandleader and activist Fela Kuti. Kuti came from a talented and educated family. He was educated in England and spent time in America. In the 1970's, his jazz and funk-influenced music challenged the political and military leadership of Nigeria. His lifestyle reflected his sharp rejection of Western ideas. Kuti eventually died of complications from AIDS. But his life is attracting new attention here in the US as his son Femi tours with a band, and a new biography by Michael Veal details his life. (12:30) Please note, Fela: The Life & Times of an African Musical Icon, by Michael E. Veal is published by Temple University Press; ISBN# 1566397650, June 2000.

In the small town of Pahrump, Nevada, a group of newcomers want to outlaw the town's oldest legal profession: prostitution. They've started a petition drive to put a referendum on the fall ballot to outlaw prostitution. Old time residents don't see what all the fuss is about. NPR's Andy Bowers reports.

Noah checks in with Frankie Andreau, a domestique with the US Postal team, about racing in the Tour de France. Today riders cranked up Mount Ventoux, a climb of more than six-thousand feet. It's regarded as the toughest part of the race. Andreau's role on the team is to support to the leader, rider Lance Armstrong. Noah also talked with Andreau earlier this month.

Linda talks with Andrew Kohut, Director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about the center's latest poll on how the presidential candidates' messages are playing with the public.

The violent death of a hockey dad by the hands of another hockey dad at their children's scrimmage in Massachusetts last week has prompted a national soul-searching about parents' violence over their children's games. Some parents admit that they can relate to Thomas Junta, the truck driver who pummeled Michael Costin to death. NPR's Tovia Smith reports.

Trish Anderton of New Hampshire Public Radio reports on the impeachment of a state judge in New Hampshire for the first time since 1790. David Brock was the Chief Justice of the State Supreme court; now he faces a trial in the state senate that could last more than a month.

Many people feared violence and protests would tarnish the Thirteenth International AIDS Conference in Africa, which ends tomorrow in Durban, South Africa. Some participants even withdrew because of concerns about their safety. But as NPR's Richard Knox reports, the meeting has taken place virtually without incident.

Commentator Andrew Lam remarks on the substance of e-mail conversation. He says a friend of his complains that although she hears from him more by e-mail now, she misses him more and knows him less than when he wrote letters. Their conversation is shallower. There's a high price for digital communication; language is streamlined and intimacy lost.

Linda talks with Andy Kohut, Director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about the part Catholic voters will play in this year's presidential election. Traditionally, as a block, Catholics have voted as Democrats, but the abortion issue is attracting Catholics to the Republican party.