90.3 at 9: July 2005

90.3 at 9 for Friday, July 01, 2005
Is it ever too early to teach children to read? We'll discuss that Friday with Dr. Robert Titzer of San Diego, who says he can teach your baby to read. He says his own daughter began reading at the age of nine months. Learn how he did it and hear what local child development experts think about his work on 90.3 at 9. If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Titzer's methods and perhaps apply them to your own children, click here.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, July 04, 2005
Your July 4th Holiday edition of 90.3 at 9 will preview events around northeast Ohio to fill up the rest of your summer calendar! Here are some of the suggestions from our interview with Music and Arts Editor for the Cleveland Free Times, Jeff Niesel: Los Straightjackets Summer Twist Party - July 12; Strhess Tour 2005 (Strhessfest) - July 14; Kids Fest - July 15-17; Def Leppard/Bryan Adams - August 6; Devo with the English Beat - August 18. And, here are a few suggestions from Kathy DeLong, Editor, Northern Ohio Live: Sparx in the City; The Taste of Tremont; Blossom Music Center. Be sure to listen to Around Noon with Dee Perry on Friday, July 15th as They Might Be Giants will be performing live from 90.3's Levenson Performance Studio!

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Taser stun weapons. With tasers being increasingly implicated in the deaths of people police are using them on, the city of Cleveland has decided to acquire dozens of the stun guns for use by its own police officers. How wise a move is that? It's a question we'll put to city officials and medical experts.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Cleveland voters face yet another school levy on the ballot next month - what will they decide? Today on 90.3 at 9, the alarming trend of failing school levies. If approved, Cleveland's levy would cost taxpayers who own a $150,000 house about $370. Can you afford it?

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, July 07, 2005
BBC Coverage of London Bombings

90.3 at 9 for Friday, July 08, 2005
Terror attacks in London have far reaching consequences, with some Ohioans caught up in the U.K. mayhem. On 90.3 at 9, we speak with a Cleveland Heights student who's living just minutes from the bombings. We'll also talk to terrorism experts about the attacks and what we can expect next. Call in with your thoughts.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, July 11, 2005
With the G8 Summit over, President Bush will soon sift through potential Supreme Court nominees to replace Justice O'Connor. The decision is monumental, and could affect the lives of every American. On 90.3 at 9, we'll talk to local academics with insight into the high court, and hopefully find out what you're looking for in the next Supreme Court Justice.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, July 12, 2005
County Commissioners will call an historic building home - but it might not be so historic when they move it. Today on 90.3 at 9, a discussion about the County's decision to demolish the historic Ameritrust building and replace it with a modern high rise. Historic preservations say it's the wrong move - what do you think? We'll take your calls - today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, July 13, 2005
What does watching TV do to the number of cigarettes you or a loved one light up? A new study shows state-sponsored anti-smoking ads help kids kick the habit. At the same time, Ohio's lead anti-smoking agency says it may have to make drastic cuts because the new state budget nixed its funding. Join us as we talk about what initiatives like advertisements and hotlines really mean if you're trying to quit smoking, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, July 14, 2005
From cosmetic surgery to drugs to keep you awake, human enhancement has become a regular practice. But what are the repercussions for our desire to improve the human body and its functioning? Should there be limitations on how much can be done to improve one's self? We'll hear the latest from the world of bioethics on this, in line with a National Summer Symposium at Cleveland State. As always, you're key to the discussion, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, July 15, 2005
Children will rule the city this weekend - it's time for Cleveland's KidsFest. There will be a circus, and all the most kiddy-friendly entertainers will be there. Musicians will dominate, from They Might Be Giants to the Not Ready for Nap Time Players. But maybe music is too small a subject these days for children? Join us live from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as we discuss children's music programs. We'll also take your calls today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, July 18, 2005
What's happening to high-brow culture? Popular TV is an orgy of moronic reality shows. American students are slipping farther behind their counterparts in other countries. And scientific debate has devolved into a series of shouting matches. Is anything really new here, or have we irreversibly dumbed-down the culture?

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, July 19, 2005
It's anticipated that a law will be introduced in the legislature barring gay couples from adopting children. We'll examine both sides.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, July 20, 2005
We have a Supreme Court nominee. President Bush has selected John Roberts, Jr., and this morning, we'll discuss his nomination and the possibly arduous confirmation ahead, on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, July 21, 2005
They've got the deals to blow your doors off, but are you in a mood to buy a car? The big three are offering customers the same deep discounts they give to their own employees. And showroom traffic is up. But questions remain: can they capture market share from Japan and Korea? Are you persuaded to buy American? Tell us today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, July 22, 2005
Can a cartoon save your life? Can it at least help you decide who to vote for? Where would contemporary American humor be without political satire, and what does political humor contribute to the global conversation? From Tina Fey to Jon Stewart to Will Farrell, your favorite political satirists, and what they mean, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, July 25, 2005
It's a truism that small business development is vital to our economic future. But taking an idea from vision to reality has always been risky, expensive, and just plain hard, particularly for historically disenfranchised people. To what extent is that still true? We'll talk about the state of minority entrepreneurship - and take your calls - today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Ex-Mayor Tom Coyne has announced he's circulating petitions to run again for Mayor of Brook Park, a position he held for several terms. Since he last held the office, Coyne has battled with alcohol problems, failing at least one rehab program. Now, he says he's sober and wants to get back into public life. What will it take to put all that behind him and win the hearts of voters? We'll ask some experts. And we'll examine the possible fallout from the revelations that a federal corruption probe targeted former Cleveland Mayor Mike White.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, July 27, 2005
The nation's economy has shown steady improvement, the number of jobs is growing and the national unemployment rate has fallen to pre-2001 levels. But is the rising tide of national success lifting boats here in northeast Ohio? We'll talk to the experts and take your calls.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, July 28, 2005
Hopkins International Airport. The airport celebrates its 80th anniversary this week. We'll talk to airport officials about the future of the facility, its importance to the region and ask passengers about what improvements they'd like it see.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, July 29, 2005
And Thou Shalt Honor - previews 7/31 replay of TV program