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Host Madeleine Brand talks to Gerald McLees, one of 33 sailors rescued from the USS Squalus, when it sank off the coast of New Hampshire 61 years ago. 26 of his shipmates died in the accident.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports on racial diversity in the Democratic Party. For more than twenty years Democrats have been showcasing diversity at their conventions, but the nomination of Joseph Lieberman has raised some questions within the African American leaders.

Andy Meyer of member station WBGO reports on continued flooding after last weekend's storms in northern New Jersey. Homeowners and businesses are concerned about the cost of replacing at least three of the dams burst by the floods.

Katie Bausler reports on Chris Clark, the only American competing in the women's marathon at this year's Sydney Olympics.

NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that President Clinton, having returned from looking back on his achievements at the Democratic National Convention, now faces some simmering international problems.

Veteran broadcaster Robert Trout continues his series, recalling his political coverage over the years to tell the history of the Democratic Party. Today, Trout remembers how radio coverage of the conventions changed the way the public perceived convention news. In 1948, Northern and Southern Democrats were sharply divided on issues of race, as the country listened in. When Southern delegates left the convention in a huff, it became known as the Dixiecrat walkout.

Tom Moon, a music reviewer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, reviews a new CD by Brazilian singer Joao Gilberto. (4:00) {STATIONS NOTE:} Joao voz e violao by Joao Gilberto, is on Verve records, catalog # 314 546 713-2. More info at www.vervemusicgroup.com

Journalist Naomi Klein is the author of No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies (Picador USA), a look at the global reach of multinational corporations, their pervasive use of branding to sell a concept, the impact on culture and society, and the protest movement thats resulted.

NPR's Jackie Northam reports that United Airlines and its pilots have yet to resolve their contract dispute. Negotiations between the two sides broke down in April. In response, United's pilots have refused to work overtime, a move the union says it does not officially support.

NPR's Martin Kaste reports Brazil is in shock, following an unexpected 3 - 0 loss to Chile in a qualifying match for the 2002 World Cup soccer championship. Brazil for many years dominated international soccer, holding more World Cup championships than any other country. The Brazilian team has been in trouble since losing to France in the 1998 championship match. After last night's loss, Brazil falls to fourth place in South American World Cup qualifying competition. It's expected that Brazil eventually WILL qualify, but just barely, something Brazilians find hard to accept.