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NPR's Joanne Silberner reports a woman in Washington state is suing for contraception to be included in her health care coverage. She argues that contraception is a basic component of woman's health.

Only four governors in U.S. history have faced a recall election — and California's Gov. Gavin Newsom is one of two who managed to survive the vote.

Host Bob Edwards talks to Jamie Baker-Nantz, Editor of the Grant County News about a measure on the Grant County, Kentucky ballot that would allow alcohol to be sold in the county. Yesterday, voters in Grant County defeated a referendum that would have ended the ban on the sale of alcohol that has been in effect since the original prohibition laws were passed in the 1930s.

EUBIE BLAKE TRIBUTE CONTINUES.12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next fresh air We continue our Monday encore presentations of our series on american popular song, with a tribute to Eubie Blake, composer of such songs as I'm Just Wild about Harry and Memories of You. Our guest performers will be Vernel Bagneris and pianist Dick Hyman, and we'll talk with theater historian Robert Kimball. Join us for the next fresh air.

NPR's Peter Kenyon profiles possible Republican vice-presidential nominee Dick Cheney. While critics point to his oil-company connections and previous health problems, Republicans say that Cheney is an established party man with foreign policy experience in Congress and in the executive branch.

Golfer Tiger Woods became the youngest player ever to win all four major golf championships today with his victory at the British Open in St. Andrews, Scotland. NPR's Tom Goldman speaks with guest host David Wright about this week's match and Tiger's future.

Host David Wright speaks with Dr. Fred Luskin of the Stanford Medical Center about the science of forgiveness.

It's summer, time to kick back and take off your shoes. Dave DiFonzo of the Dirty Soles Society takes host David Wright for a walk around Washington without footwear. DiFonzo believes going shoeless in public is healthy, and legal in public buildings. Our host and guest find out if the guards at some Washington landmarks agree. For more information, listeners can go to http://www.barefooters.org.

MUSIC MAN interviews continued.The Republican National Convention convenes in Philadelphia in a week. A talk with FRANK PUNZO, Sales Manager for Verizon Communications which is the official local telecommunications provider for the convention. PUNZO is responsible for providing the infrastructure that supports telephone service, video conferencing, internet access and video streaming.Rock critic KEN TUCKER reviews "Transcendental Blues" the new recording by Steve Earle.12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) PROMO COPY On the next fresh air. . .the Broadway revival of "The Music Man". . . A talk with stars CRAIG BIERKO (Be-AIR-co) who plays the role of con-man Harold Hill, and REBECCA LUKER who plays Marian the Librarian. Also . . .what it's like to make sure 45,000 people at the Republican National Convention have access to telephone, internet and other telecommunications. A talk with the man responsible for wiring the Convention. That's coming up on the next Fresh Air.

NPR's Peter Kenyon examines Capitol Hill's response to the selection of Dick Cheney as George W. Bush's running mate. Republican leaders expressed strong support for the former Defense Secretary and multiple-term Wyoming Congressman. Democrats immediately began attacking Cheney's voting record in Congress, characterizing him as extremely conservative.