90.3 at 9: June 2005

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, June 01, 2005
An upcoming conference at CWRU will include National Academy of Engineering members, prominent engineers, scientists and economists - all trying to solve energy problems, like carbon based fuels, the hydrogen economy, even alternative energy sources.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, June 02, 2005
The Cleveland Mayor's race. We're going to put aside for now the horse-race aspect and talk about what issues will come to the fore in the upcoming race. How to revitalize downtown; operating schools on a shrinking budget; possible replacements for Barbara Byrd Bennett; Jane Campbell's leadership, or lack thereof.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, June 03, 2005
Dr. Pandit Tiganait is coming to Cleveland to talk about ways to balance our economic and spiritual health. He's head of the Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy in Honesdale, PA. We'll talk with Dr. Tiganait today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, June 06, 2005
Now that most colleges have let out for the summer, we'll examine the changing culture of universities. Are universities turning out students trained for specific jobs or industries? Are they less well-rounded than students of past eras? If so, is that a good idea?

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Abstinence only education

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, June 08, 2005
How far should the state go in protecting us from sexual predators? One lawmaker proposes special electric pink license plates for the cars of sexual predators. We'll debate that and other methods used to keep the public informed of the whereabouts of people legally labeled sexual predators. We'll also talk with specialists trained in treating sexual offenders so they're no longer a danger to themselves and others.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, June 09, 2005
The mysterious genetic diseases found in Ohio's Amish community are the subject of a new novel. Author Karen Harper and other experts will join us as we take a look at some of the rare genetic and metabolic disorders plaguing the Amish and some of the latest advances. As always, you're welcome to join the conversation, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, June 10, 2005
Man vs. nature. Deer get shot in Solon because they're eating the landscaping and dodging traffic. The Metroparks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park prepare to thin out their deer herds. One constant in that debate is the assertion that man is encroaching on the animals' habitat, and we need to make allowances for them. To which a skeptic might respond, "sez who?" It's a philosophical debate that we intend to engage.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, June 13, 2005
Child Poverty. A regional conference is coming up in Cleveland on the effects of poverty on children and what can be done about it. We'll talk to national expert Geoffrey Canada and others about the issue.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Medical Marijuana: the supreme court rules that the feds can prosecute citizens who follow state law that allows limited use of medical marijuana. Why? Because federal law says marijuana is illegal at all times, regardless of the state laws. Eleven states have medical marijuana laws and they're now rethinking their positions. In addition, a bill that would allow doctors to prescribe marijuana for some patients has been introduced in the Legislature.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Job Hunting: The national employment picture continues to brighten, but there's a new surge of people looking for work. Colleges are graduating thousands of students looking to get their foot on the first rung of the career ladder. What kind of climate is out there for them? What do bosses want in a new greenhorn employee? What to young first-timers want in a job?

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, June 16, 2005
A recent windfall means there'll be more money in the state budget to go around, but social advocates are still worried. The budget is still in conference committee - lawmakers are deciding how to spend about $52 billion in two years. The governor's office has said the extra money should go toward school construction or a rainy day fund - what do you think? We'd like to know your thoughts, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, June 17, 2005
The role of fathers. With Fathers' Day just around the corner, we'll discuss the importance of fathers in 21st century America. Once we get beyond the sperm-donor stage, what's dad supposed to be doing, anyway? Another possible focus: do dads get a fair shake in divorce court?

90.3 at 9 for Monday, June 20, 2005
The trial of a Cleveland businessman who used to be friends with the city's mayor heads into its second week. Today on 90.3 at 9, a reporter's roundtable brings us up-to-date on Nate Gray's federal corruption and bribery trial. There's a lot to ogle: grainy videos that appear to show Gray involved in sordid dealings, audio tapes of what most people would construe as blatant pay to play bribes, then there's that intriguing connection to former mayor Mike White. We'll explore the issues and take your calls, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, June 21, 2005
When's the last time you were dissatisfied with a product or service? When's the last time you did something about it, other than complain to friends? It's not easy figuring out what to do when you feel slighted by a business, so today on 90.3 at 9, we'll talk to consumer experts who can help us take action when a product or service falls short of our expectations.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, June 22, 2005
It's been here since 1942, but the government reaper could land Cleveland's DFAS center in Indianapolis, or Columbus, or Denver. The Pentagon believes moving Cleveland's Defense Finance and Accounting Service will save money, but local officials say it's cheaper to keep it here. The latest on the DFAS center and more, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, June 23, 2005
A regional conference is coming up in Cleveland on the effects of poverty on children and what can be done about it. We'll talk to national expert Geoffrey Canada and others about the issue.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, June 24, 2005
As the urban landscape expands, so does the intersection of people and nature. Today on 90.3 at 9, how to deal with the increasing connection (and conflict) between animals and people. Is there room for wildlife in your back yard? We'll find out today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, June 27, 2005
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that cities have the right to force citizens off land cities want to take for another use, for example business development. The court ruled in a Connecticut case, but the ruling is expected to have widespread implications. Today, we'll discuss the right of eminent domain with experts involved in a celebrated N.E. Ohio case and we'll take your calls.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Scientific research. Some scientists accuse the Bush administration of quashing research that doesn't suit its political or ideological aims. We'll ask some local scientists and a member of the administration's science advisory council to weigh in.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, June 29, 2005
At a time when states are putting more funds into research for cures using stem cells, Ohio is moving in the opposite direction. The new state budget forbids money in a jobs package to be spent on embryonic stem cell research. What do you think about that? The business of research in Ohio, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, June 30, 2005
One of the fastest growing demographics in the latest census? Women breadwinners. So not only does that mean more men are spending time as stay-at-home-dads, it's also putting women in situations worrying about the gold digging segment of the dating population. Time to bring home the bacon and talk about it.