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The iconic record label celebrates its 75 anniversary in concert. Hear from Wayne Shorter and McCoy Tyner, Robert Glasper and Norah Jones in a merger of the company's rich history and bright present.

Republican Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his presidential running mate, a surpise decision that pundits scrambling to learn more about the first-term governor. NPR's John Ydstie offers analysis on Palin's selection and what it means for McCain's prospects in November.

The Democratic National Convention was gaveled to order Monday in Denver. The convention gives Barack Obama an opportunity to reassure voters about his values and readiness to be president. That task began Monday when an ailing Ted Kennedy passed the torch to Obama, and then Michelle Obama spoke about her husband.

Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks tonight at the Democratic National Convention knowing that many of her supporters remain uncommitted to presumptive nominee, Sen. Barack Obama. In a special Beauty Shop, early Clinton supporters Rep. Loretta Sanchez and the Rev. Marcia Dyson explain their thoughts about Obama. Also, Obama supporter and Democratic activist Debbie Dingell talks about achieving party unity.

Haleh Esfandiari, an Iranian-American academic, is free after spending more than 100 days in a Tehran prison. Esfandiari was first detained in December while in Iran visiting her aging mother. Then she was jailed in May on national security charges.

Joe Biden brings experience to the Democratic ticket, but he also comes with potential baggage. Senior Washington editor Ron Elving explains why a vice presidential candidate must avoid coming on "too strong."

The Obama family is taking a summer break. They're scheduled to arrive today on Martha's Vineyard, where they'll spend a week in the sun and out of the spotlight. Or at least they'll try to. Host Liane Hansen talks to Mike Seccombe, senior writer for the Vineyard Gazette about what residents have been doing to prepare.

NPR met with Savanna Madamombe, a political activist in Zimbabwe, last month. NPR's Audie Cornish spoke to Madamombe about whether she's still hopeful for a new Zimbabwe following the unrest.

The total solar eclipse swept across the country on Monday from Oregon to South Carolina. A partial eclipse was also visible in other parts of the U.S. All Things Considered checked in with some listeners who witnessed the eclipse.

A Maryland man who drove a custom-made Batmobile and dressed as Batman to visit sick children in hospitals has died. He became a viral sensation three years ago after a roadside encounter with police.