90.3 at 9: March 2005

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Indian casinos. The Eastern Shawnee tribe is proposing a casino for downtown Lorain. We'll examine the efficacy of native American claims to legal rights in lands they once occupied.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Academic cheating

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, March 03, 2005
Cleveland Advanced Manufacturing Program

90.3 at 9 for Friday, March 04, 2005
Road etiquette

90.3 at 9 for Monday, March 07, 2005
The state's education department is facing a shortfall of perhaps 300-million dollars, and Cleveland schools are in the red... Meanwhile, President Bush's No Child Left Behind mandate is putting pressure on schools to perform... and some say the funds just aren't there. Join us as our guests issue their report card on the administration's hallmark education program.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, March 08, 2005
The debate over whether to bring casinos to Ohio is heating up again. Last week, the state's attorney general says not for another 20 years... Jim Petro says millions of dollars, a constitutional amendment and the will of the legislature will drag the debate out for two decades or more. But that hasn't deterred the Eastern Shawnee Tribe from buying up land, nor supporters who say its good for Ohio's ailing economy.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Our state parks are often talked about as one of Ohio's best assets. If you visit one this spring, bring your wallet. Starting in May, Ohio will become the 45th state to charge a fee if you want to park in a park - five bucks a pop, or $25 for the year. Chesterland Senator Tim Grendell was one of the lawmakers fighting the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to stop the fee. Both sides join us today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, March 10, 2005
There are proportionately more suicides among senior citizens than in any other age group. We're discussing why that is, some of the danger signs you should be looking for and what can be done about it.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, March 11, 2005
Medical dictionaries define it as a rare and severe psychiatric disorder of childhood, with the onset occurring before the age of two and a half. Autism may not be that rare anymore. New research shows that perhaps 1 in every 500 children are now diagnosed with the disorder, and the numbers could be worse for northeast Ohio's children. Join us as we talk autism and take your phone calls, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, March 14, 2005
What's the best way to bring new business to our urban centers? Many believe tax abatements are the way to go. Some argue that the prospect of jobs where none currently exist is the best way to go. Others say the loss of revenue for our schools is just too high a price to pay. The mayor of cleveland is proposing new incentives for business to relocate.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, March 15, 2005
No one actually owns the Cuyahoga River, but did you ever wonder who has the right to use its water. That's the issue right now before the Ohio Supreme Court, as smaller communities along the river battle with the City of Akron over its use. Akron says it was given the water's rights nearly 90 years ago. But the smaller communities say its a monopoly.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, March 16, 2005
It's the most fought-over piece of property in Cleveland, yet the future of Whiskey Island remains unclear. The city of Cleveland has pledged to build a park on Whiskey Island, where the Port of Cleveland says it needs more space. Last year the county bought the parcel before the Port could take it by eminent domain. Now commissioners are thinking of selling it back. We'll take your calls today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, March 17, 2005
The legislature continues debate in committee on Governor Taft's proposed business tax reforms. We'll review those proposals with an organization that favors them and one that doesn't.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, March 18, 2005
Okay, places everyone! Lights! Camera! Wait, what kind of action is northeast Ohio's film business getting anyway? People are flocking to Tower City to catch the Cleveland International Film Festival, but where does northeast Ohio stand when it comes to showcasing work on the silver screen? Some filmmakers say the region just doesn't have what it takes to go Hollywood. We're rolling out the red carpet for your phone calls today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, March 21, 2005
Both state and federal governments are contemplating changes in public records laws that will have the effect of making public access to public information more difficult than ever. We'll examine the changes.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Barbara Byrd-Bennett prepares to deliver her State of the Schools speech. We'll talk about the state of the Cleveland schools.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, March 23, 2005
The Ohio Patriot Act

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, March 24, 2005
The plight of Terry schiavo and Aiden Stein raise important ethical and moral issues... where family and the courts debate their future... Their right to live and die have stirred debate, dividing public opinion. The courts have had their say... now it's your turn. Today, we'll examine society's role and discuss how others can avoid the trauma created by their condition.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, March 25, 2005
We'll answer all your personal income tax questions.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, March 28, 2005
Local Government Fund Freeze

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, March 29, 2005
You've heard it referred to as the "glass ceiling," that intangible barrier that prevents women from reaching the top levels of their careers. Things have gotten better, but many feel that barrier still exists. When Carly Fiorina was fired as CEO of Hewlett Packard, many news reports made mention of her gender. Today, the obstacles preventing many women from grabbing the top spot.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Children and violence

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, March 31, 2005
Dual dependency. The lives of some people who suffer form mental health problems are complicated by chemical or alcohol dependency. We'll talk with experts about how they deal with a dual problem.