90.3 at 9: February 2005

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Many advocates believe that Cleveland will benefit economically if the city becomes part of a high speed rail system linked with Cincinnati and Columbus. But will the plan meet with opposition from politicians and voters? We'll talk to transportation experts and take your calls - today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Cuyahoga County is launching meetings on the upcoming arts funding process. Last year marked the first time Cuyahoga County awarded arts and cultural grants in the name of economic development. As a result nine county groups, including well-known names, got some cash. And many smaller arts and cultural groups felt left out as the money was divvied up. We'll talk about this year's process on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, February 03, 2005
A new juvenile justice center

90.3 at 9 for Friday, February 04, 2005
Juvenile crime

90.3 at 9 for Monday, February 07, 2005
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Identity theft

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Governor Taft delivers the State of the State address on the 8th. We'll review what he had to say with a panel of journalists and hear how some of their sources are reacting.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, February 10, 2005
We'll talk about local efforts to deal with disparities in access to health care. A number of recent studies assert that minorities generally receive a lower quality of health care than do white Americans. We'll talk to our guests about why this is, what's being done about it, and get some anecdotal information on the difficulties that sometimes arise in providing health care across cultural and language lines.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, February 11, 2005
We're opening up the phone lines for a special edition of 90.3 at 9. Our only invited guest is YOU. The phones will be open from the top of the hour, giving you a chance to tell us what new issues you'd like to hear on the program this year, or maybe you'd like us to re-visit a prior topic. Either way, listen for the phone number and do tell on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, February 14, 2005
On Valentine's day, we assess the state of marriage. Are we getting and staying married at the same rate we have in past years? If the marriage is in trouble, to whom do we turn? We'll talk about it with a panel of experts including a local marriage counselor.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, February 15, 2005
The governor wants to set aside $9 million to give students in public schools with failing math and reading scores a chance to attend private school. Some lawmakers and parents say that's a great idea, but others, including many educators, say such a move would be an irresponsible. Share your thoughts when you join us for 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Cameras on red lights. The Mayor wants 'em, city council does not. Something's gotta give.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, February 17, 2005
The campaign to recall the mayor of Euclid. We'll get the campaigners and the Mayor in to discuss what's at the bottom of all this.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, February 18, 2005
We preview Mayor Campbell's State of the City address.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, February 21, 2005
90.3 at 9 for Monday, February 21, 2005

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Solon deer kill. The city has hired sharpshooters to whack part of the city's burgeoning bevy of Bambis. The move has Solon deer-doves crying crocodile tears. We'll get input from both sides.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Taxes: how much is enough? Recently, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic called "hogwash" any sentiment that we're overtaxed. We're going to ask Plusquellic what he means by that and we'll ask listeners if they agree.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, February 24, 2005
The state of Black Cleveland, with the new executive director of the Cleveland NAACP.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, February 25, 2005
The 64-year-old research center that employs hundreds of engineers will sustain big budget cuts and lose about 700 workers if the new federal budget is passed as-is. NASA officials, a representative for NASA engineers and Congressman Dennis Kucinich will take your calls about Glenn's prospects for the future.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, February 28, 2005
The Region's Resume - follow up to the Janet Babin series by the same title.