Today's talk shows on WMUB (http://www.wmub.org/Today.html)

Monday, November 22, 1999

Diane Rehm: latest findings about asthma; the history of coffee
Fresh Air: a profile of Hoagy Carmichael on his 100th anniversary
Public Interest: school choice and vouchers
Talk of the Nation: guide to kids' videos
All Things Considered: high school cliques: a murder and trial in Amarillo

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    The Diane Rehm Show, 10-12 noon (*2 full hours on WMUB)

10-11: Asthma: Asthma is on the rise in the U.S., especially among
kids and in low-income areas. The causes may include genetics,
allergies, air pollution, and many other factors, but researchers are
still trying to figure out why. A panel talks about the latest
scientific findings about what causes asthma and about the newest
treatment options.
         Guests: Dr. Michael Kaliner, director of the Washington
Hospital Center Institute for Asthma and Allergy; Dr. Cal
Prusin, head of the clinical allergy and immunology unit at the
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Linda
Borschuk, Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America

11-12 Mark Pendergrast: In his book "Uncommon Grounds" (Basic), Mark
Pendergrast traces the history of coffee and the role it has played
in the world economy. As legend has it, an Ethiopian goatherder
discovered it in ancient times.  Today, it's a familiar, fragrant
brew you'll find in every kitchen, workplace and streetcorner
espresso bar.



    Fresh Air with Terry Gross, 12:06-1 p.m.

A tribute to composer HOAGY CARMICHAEL.  He wrote "Skylark," "Star
Dust," "Heart and Soul," and "The Nearness of You."  Featured are
performances by singer Rebecca Kilgore and pianist Dave Frishberg,
and interviews with Carmichael's son, and his biographer. It's the
next in the American popular song series

       For tapes and transcripts of Fresh Air, call Toll-Free 1-(877)-21-FRESH.


    Public Interest

Host: Kojo Nnamdi

AN INTERESTING NEW TAKE ON THE FIGHT OVER SCHOOL CHOICE, EDUCATION
TAX CREDITS, AND VOUCHERS.  EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR AND LEGAL SCHOLAR
JOSEPH VITERETTI (VIT-ER-ETT-EE) JOINS KOJO TO PROPOSE A RETHINKING
OF THE TYPICAL CONSERVATIVE VERSUS LIBERAL POLICY DEBATE.
     Guests: "Choosing Equality:  School Choice, the Constitution, and
Civil Society" Joseph P. Viteritti, author (Publisher: Brookings
Institution Press, DC)


    Talk of the Nation, 2-4 p.m. (*live on WMUB)

Host: Melinda Penkava

HOUR ONE: TBA

HOUR TWO: GUIDE TO BEST KIDS' VIDEOS: find out which children's
videos and CD-ROMS parents and kids say are the best



    All Things Considered, 4-7 p.m.

High school cliques: a murder, a trial, and a verdict has divided the
town of Amarillo, Texas.



    WMUB Forum, 9-10 a.m., repeated 7-8 p.m.

News Director Darrel Gray with an hour of conversations with guests,
and listener e-mail comments and questions
(http://www.wmub.org/forumcomment.html).

Friday, November 26: TBA (encore show)

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