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It's been nearly two years since massive street protests forced the resignation of Indonesia's long-time dictator, Suharto. The fragile democracy is now in the hands of a frail, nearly blind Muslim leader named Abdul Rachman Wahid. NPR's Eric Weiner reports from Jakarta on the ailing President Wahid who has been forced to relinquish some of his day to day powers.

Essayist Shoba Narayan recalls spending "quality time" with family on the Internet...where they recently held a wake for a deceased relative.

Jacki talks to Vikki Spruill, executive director of the environmental group Seaweb, about the group's decision to release chefs from their pledge to not serve swordfish. Due to the recent dwindling of the swordfish population, dropping to alarming levels, environmental groups spent the past two years convincing more than 700 chefs to take swordfish off their menus. Spruill explains why the ban has been lifted.

Vice Presidential hopeful Joseph Lieberman appeared on ALL the major network news programs to clear up some questions about his record. NPR's Guy Raz reports.

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.

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.

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.

A rise in unsolicited e-mails, known as "spam" has encouraged Congress to pass measures which make it harder for people to send e-mails to people who do not want them. NPR's Larry Abramson reports on a legal suit from a company who says its been unfairly labeled as a "spammer."

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).