Today's Talk Shows on WMUB (http://www.wmub.org/today)
Friday, August 17, 2001
WMUB Forum Darrel Gray (9am - 10am, repeated 7 - 8 pm)
Foster children and the courts. We will discuss the need for
foster children to have special court advocates, who can be a
volunteer, and the ongoing need for volunteers. Guests: Tracy Cook,
Executive Director of the Hamilton County ProKids Court Appointed
Special Advocates [CASAs]; others tba.
The Diane Rehm Show (10am - Noon); guest host Susan Page of USA Today
Hour One: weekly news roundup
Hour two: Harvard professor Diana Eck on the diversity of
religious belief in the U.S. today
Fresh Air with Terry Gross (Noon - 1pm)
Actor Steve Buscemi; novelist Michael Chabon
Public Interest with Kojo Nnamdi (1pm - 2pm)
The kidnapping industry
Talk of the Nation/Science Friday with Ira Flatow (2pm - 4pm)
Hour one: the science and history of fingerprinting; an
update on stem cell research funding
Hour two: what can twins tell us about personality, disease
and alcoholism?
All Things Considered (4pm - 7pm)
That Montana sound: the Montana Mandolin Society is keeping
the tradition alive.
coming up soon in local talk
(live and interactive 9am - 10am, repeated 7pm - 8pm)
Sunday on Talk of the Week (a 4 pm re-broadcast of one of the
previous week's talk show)
From Wednesday's Talk of the Nation: SHOULD THE U.S. GO TO
THE RACISM CONFERENCE? Later this month, over a hundred countries
will meet in South Africa to tackle the issue of racism. What the
World Conference Against Racism is hoping to achieve, and whether the
U-S should attend.
Monday on Interconnect with John Hingsbergen and Cheri Lawson
Buddhism and Catholicism: one person's spiritual journey
Tuesday on the Todd Mundt Show
tba
Wednesday on Sound Health with Marianne Russ
Our monthly FitTalk program, hosted by "Dr. Jay" Kimiecik,
PhD, Associate Professor in Health Promotion at Miami University.
Thursday on Help Desk
Mac and PC questions answered with Ted Beerman and Guy Moore.
SPECIAL: it's Richmond vs. Cupertino as we debate "Mac vs. PC: what's
the best computer for a new user?" Send in your opinion at
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DETAILS:
WMUB Forum with Darrel Gray (9am - 10am, repeated 7 - 8 pm)
Foster children and the courts. We will discuss the need for
foster children to have special court advocates, who can be a
volunteer, and the ongoing need for volunteers. Guests: Tracy Cook,
Executive Director of the Hamilton County ProKids Court Appointed
Special Advocates [CASAs]; others tba.
The Diane Rehm Show (10am - Noon); guest host Susan Page of USA Today
Hour one: News Roundup: A panel of journalists joins Diane
for review and analysis of the week's top national, political, and
international news stories. Guests: Tony Blankley, Washington Times
columnist; Jodie Allen, US News & World Report; Morton Kondracke,
Roll Call
Hour two: Diana Eck: Harvard professor Diana Eck discusses
the Pluralism Project, a program she directs that studies the
increasing diversity of religious belief in the U.S. today. Her new
book is titled, "A New Religious America" (Harper San Francisco).
Fresh Air with Terry Gross (Noon - 1pm)
Actor STEVE BUSCEMI ("Bue-SEM-ee"). He's currently starring
in the new film "Ghost World." Also novelist MICHAEL CHABON
(SHAY-bon) discusses his Pulitzer prize-winning novel "The Amazing
Adventures of Kavalier and Clay", which is now out in paperback.
Public Interest with Kojo Nnamdi (1pm - 2pm)
The kidnapping industry. AROUND THE GLOBE, KIDNAPPING HAS
BECOME BIG BUSINESS. A LOOK AT THIS DISTURBING TREND, ITS IMPACT ON
OUR GLOBAL ECONOMY, AND THE RULES OF HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION. Guests: 1.
Gary Weaver, Professor of International Communications and Executive
Director of Intercultural Management Institute, American University;
2. Armando Lara, Director of Operations, Control Risks Group
Talk of the Nation/Science Friday with Ira Flatow (2pm - 4pm)
Hour one: The science and history of fingerprinting. Is it
really true that no two prints are alike? Plus, an update on stem
cell research funding.
Hour two: What can twins tell us about personality, disease
and alcoholism? Twin research and how it could shed light on
questions about nature and nurture.
All Things Considered (4pm - 7pm)
That Montana sound: Since the 1800's, Montana has been
mandolin country. Today, the Montana Mandolin Society is keeping that
tradition alive. Ten musicians from Bozeman {BOHZ-man} together
produce a dramatic sound inspired by the freedom and open spaces of
their home state.
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