90.3 at 9: December 2004

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, December 01, 2004
We'll talk about the new constitutional amendment banning gay marriage in Ohio and other unions that approximate marriage. Joining us will be a Constitutional law professor from Case Western and another attorney who's a long time gay rights activist. The provisions of Issue One take effect December 2.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, December 02, 2004
Dr. Wendy Johnson, former chief medical officer for the city of Cleveland is in town to speak to the City Club. But before she does, she'll speak to us. She's the head of an international health organization's drive to combat AIDS in Mozambique.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, December 03, 2004
Time is winding down to make those last minute adjustments that just may save you hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars. The end of the calendar year is fast approaching and soon those pesky W-2's will arrive in your mailbox. There are still some things you can do to qualify for an exemption or two before tax time. We'll bring in our tax expert to take your calls on 90.3 at 9. Guest: Kathy Seitz-Watson, CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory of Cleveland, Inc.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, December 06, 2004
Cold weather is upon us. Is Cleveland ready to give shelter to the city's homeless population? We'll have the answers to your questions about housing the homeless Monday with our guests Brian Davis of the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless and City Councilman Joe Cimperman.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, December 07, 2004
It's a grand plan to connect educators, researchers, the medical community and schools, but what's in it for you? Last week, Governor Taft kicked off his Third Frontier Network, a plan to connect the best and brightest through a new fiber optic network. The promise of new jobs for the Ohio is at stake, but can it deliver on that promise? Tune in for the discussion.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Many people are thankful for the warmer temperatures this week - it means not having to turn the thermostat on! This streak of mild weather will be short-lived and soon the reality of paying up for heat will mean sacrifices for many. But will the reduced demand now help us later? How will gas prices fluctuate the rest of the season? We'll talk about what to expect on your heating bill when you turn up your radio for 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, December 09, 2004
The FCC cracks down on broadcasters for airing obscene material. And it's having a chilling effect: Stern moves to Sirius satellite radio; some stations refuse to air "Saving Private Ryan," a movie they've run before. What's going to happen next and is this really what the people want?

90.3 at 9 for Friday, December 10, 2004
The Cleveland Animal Protective League is getting ready to open the doors to a newly expanded and renovated animal shelter. Movies and TV often show the warm and fuzzy joy of giving pets as gifts, but for the living presents themselves, the reality may be a little colder. We'll talk about what to consider if you want to give an animal this holiday season, along with your other pet peeves, on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, December 13, 2004
Flu. The latest on availability of flu vaccine and a conversation with health experts on the rationale for getting flu shots.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Challengers to the presidential election in Ohio have asked the state Supreme Court to review the results. Theoretically, the court could declare a new winner, or throw the results out, although most say that's highly unlikely. Also, the third party candidate recount begins later this week... Join us as we revisit November's election results on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, December 15, 2004
A former state representative says he's got the school funding fix. Lakewood Democrat Bryan Flannery wants his ex-colleagues at the Statehouse to take a closer look at his plan that would reduce property taxes... and not raise income or sales taxes. But of course, "The Flannery Education Act" has its critics. We'll take a closer look on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, December 16, 2004
Lung cancer remains the top cause of cancer death in Ohio. That's just one finding in the 5th annual edition of Ohio Cancer Facts and Figures. The stats from the Ohio Department of Health and the American Cancer Society also show that 65% of cancer deaths could be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes. How has cancer affected your life? This and more on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, December 17, 2004
We visit with Dr. P.M. Forni, a Johns Hopkins University literature professor who launched the Civility Project in 1997 aimed at assessing the value of polite behavior in our society.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, December 20, 2004
The upcoming human rights trials in Iraq. Saddam and most of his top lieutenants are behind bars and waiting for trial on a variety of human rights violations up to and including genocide. We'll talk to international law expert Michael Sharf, law professor at Case Western Reserve University and Wat Cluverius, former ambassador to Bahrain and currently president and CEO of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Outgoing county commissioner Tim McCormack talks to us about his 20+ years in local politics. His political career goes on hiatus at the end of the year. He lost his commissioner seat to Tim Hagan.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Mayor Jane Campbell wants to bring casinos to Cleveland, as do at least two Cuyahoga County commissioners, and maybe some officials in other cities around the state. But won't Columbus have the final say? Or maybe the voters? Casinos and your phone calls, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, December 23, 2004
Cell phones on airplanes. Welcome aboard Tower of Babel Airlines folks, the captain has turned off the no cell phone light and you are free to annoy the hell out of your seat mates. The FCC is considering allowing free use of cell phones on airline flights. But first it's going to take public comments for a period of time before the final vote. We'll talk about it with a representative of the FCC. And with local writer Andrew Thomas who wrote a book prophetically titled "Air Rage."

90.3 at 9 for Friday, December 24, 2004
Alternative medicine: are there alternative ways of arriving at the same goal - good health? Yes. Our guests discuss it with our host and callers.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, December 27, 2004
We'll talk to the local author of a book about changing America's race relationships through the power of friendship. Deborah Plummer wrote the book, "Racing Across the Lines: Changing Race Relations Through Friendship." Plummer is professor of psychology at Cleveland State University, and also director of CSU's Diversity Management Program.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, December 28, 2004
We'll be discussing what's being called an epidemic of lead poisoning in Cleveland. Thousands of inner-city children who live in older housing are thought to have varying levels of toxic lead in their bodies. They're getting it from paint used in their houses years ago. Recently the St Luke's Foundation, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, the city of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County teamed up for a program to combat lead poisoning called Healthy Kids in Healthy Homes. We'll talk about it.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, December 29, 2004
A group of local reporters talks about the top news stories of 2004. What are some of those, you might ask? How about Cleveland's slide deeper into financial difficulty and despair? How about the Cleveland schools failure to pass a tax levy? Cleveland becomes ground zero for the 2004 presidential election? Just to name a few.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, December 30, 2004
Should nonprofits support the local tax base? Cuyahoga County Treasurer Jim Rokakis thinks so. Rokakis commissioned Policy Matters Ohio to take a look at the possibility of developing a program under which local nonprofit hospitals would make payments in lieu of property taxes. Weigh in on that and whether you're making a New Year's resolution, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, December 31, 2004
Capitol Steps annual New Year's show.