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In the wake of Joe Lieberman's selection as Al Gore's running mate, some blacks are questioning Lieberman's stands against affirmative action and in favor of school vouchers. And one anti-Lieberman comment by a black NAACP official in Dallas turned into an anti-Semitic remark that got him fired. NPR's Phillip Martin reports that once, blacks and Jews stood as allies against the discrimination both faced. Now, their political relationship is marked by what many Jews call "anti-Semitism" and what many blacks see as "racism." But the reality is more complex than that.

Teacher and Commentator Daniel Ferri, faced with some frustrated sixth-graders, shows them that sharing ideas isn't necessarily cheating.

Host Madeleine Brand talks to Igor Kudrik, who monitors the Russian navy for Bellona, a non-profit organization in Oslo about the Russian nuclear submarine that sunk on Sunday. One of Russia's biggest nuclear submarines was apparently involved in a collision before it plunged hundreds of feet to the sea floor near the Arctic Circle.

NPR White House Correspondent Mara Liasson reports from Los Angeles on President Clinton's speech last night at the Democratic National Convention. The President thanked the American people for giving him the chance to live his dreams. And he suggested that voters apply "the standard that Republicans used to have for whether a party should continue in office: are we better off today than we were eight years ago?"

Commentator Michelle Serros says despite the hue and cry over pop culture's Latin American Explosion recently, the phrase reminds her instead of childhood experiences long before Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez.

As time runs out for the stricken Russian submarine, NPR's David Kestenbaum examines the logistics of efforts to rescue its crew.

Vice President Al Gore is talking issues with voters this week as he heads slowly toward Los Angeles and the Democratic National Convention there. The Democrats hope the substance-rich rhetoric will draw a sharp contrast to the Republican convention last week, which Gore and his backers criticized as all show. Gore brought his pitch to a group of seniors today in Harry Truman's hometown of Independence, Missouri. NPR's Anthony Brooks talks with us from event.

Host Madeleine Brand talks to NPR's Sarah Chayes in Bilboa, Spain, about the upsurge of violence by Basque separatists. The separatists, known as ETA, have taken responsibility for more than a dozen bombings this summer.

Noah Adams is in Washington, and Linda Wertheimer is in Los Angeles. They set the scene at the Democratic Convention in Los Angeles, which is beginning today. President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles tonight. In his nationally televised speech, Clinton will reflect on the past eight years, bid farewell as President and the party's leader, and make his case for the election of Vice President Al Gore. Clinton passes the torch to Gore in times of almost unprecedented prosperity. But his complicated political legacy casts a shadow over Gore's candidacy. NPR's Mara Liasson has the story.

Washington Correspondent for The New York Times MELINDA HENNEBERGER. Shes writing a series of biographical profiles on Al Gore. 12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK (:59)12:30:00...

British actress BRENDA BLETHYN (like –Beth— BLETH-in). Shes starring in the new comedy –Saving Grace— about a middle aged widow whose irresponsible husband left her in huge debt. She decides to start growing marijuana in her greenhouse instead of orchids. BLETHYNs other films include Mike Leighs –Secrets and Lies— (she was nominated for an Oscar) and –Little Voice.— Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews two new CDS by Juiliana Hatfield, –Beautiful Creature— and –Total System Failure.— (both by Zoe records)12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next fresh air a closer look at Al Gore. . . a talk with Washington Correspondent for the New York Times, MELINDA HENNEBERGER. . .shes written a series of biographical pieces on the vice president. Also British actress BRENDA BLETHEN (like –Beth— BLETH-in). Shes starring in the new comedy –Saving Grace.— Join us for the next fresh air.

Nova Safo reports on a new touring photography exhibition currently at the Downey Museum of Art. The exhibit Witness displays pictures of the face and hands of the Armenian genocide survivors. (5:00) The Downey Museum o Art is located at 10419 Rivers Avenue, Downey, California. The telephone number is 310-861-0419.