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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.

NPR's Melissa Block reports on the first day of events at the Democratic National Convention. In his last major address to his party President Clinton offered a triumphant review of his years in office last night at the Convention, and appealed to Americans to elect Al Gore as his successor.

Host Madeleine Brand talks to Vivian Trimble and Josephine Wiggs, veterans of the two hard driving rock bands who have teamed up to form a new group... Dusty Trails.

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.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports on how delegates at the Democratic National Convention regard their outgoing leader, President Clinton.

A class action lawsuit was launched today against Bridgestone/Firestone. It's likely to be the first of many such suits following the recall last week of more than six-million tires. The tires are suspected of causing dozens of road deaths and NPR's Jackie Northam reports the recall is sparking a fusillade of blame-trading.

Conventions of major political parties and international organizations such as the World Bank often draw more media than participants. And the media, in turn, attract protesters seeking attention for their causes. This week in Los Angeles the streets will again be alive with marchers, but NPR's Aaron Schachter reports that not all of them will fit the familiar media stereotype.

Co-Host Renee Montagne talks to NPR's Aaron Schachter about the protest outside the Democratic National Convention. While President Clinton delivered his speech last night, street protests turned violent as demonstrators threw rocks and fired slingshots at police.

Elysa Gardner reviews The Kinleys II, the second album from twin country musicians Heather and Jennifer Kinley. (4:00) Note, The Kinleys II is on Epic Records.