http://www.wcpn.org The Sound of Ideas is WCPN's weekday morning call-in program. (c) Copyright 2008 ideastream - For Personal Use Only http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12078/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12078/#When:20:59:00Z Taking the stairway or walking your dog and ending up a victim of violence. It happens. Maybe not often, but once is too often. Most attacks are random and rare, but worth some thought. What should you do if accosted? Fight? Or flee? Should you carry mace or gun? How do we minimize exposure to attacks? We'll ask the experts. How to be safe, on The Sound of Ideas. Fri, 16 May 2008 20:59:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12043/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12043/#When:14:00:00Z Attorney General Marc Dann has become the most important person in Buckeye State politics. On the Sound of Ideas reporters’ roundtable, we’ll talk about the latest developments in the story that has eclipsed all other work in the Ohio statehouse, and we'll let you air your concerns about the story, too. In other news, though, a Cuyahoga County Commissioner wants to restructure county government, and he's finding a little help in Columbus. Also, State Senator Tim Grendell says he'll likely lose his battle against the Great Lakes Compact. Join the conversation, Thursday morning at nine, on 90.3. Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12035/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12035/#When:12:00:00Z Alzheimer's disease affects about one in eight senior citizens and the costs of care are approaching a 160 billion dollars a year. One prominent local neurologist says much of what the medical community says about Alzheimer's is more myth than science. Peter Whitehouse's provocative challenge also questions current treatment. Now, it has been more than 100 years since Alzheimer's disease first enters the medical lexicon. After decades and billions of dollars in research, there are today competing theories as to what causes the condition that mentally debilitates millions of elderly patients, and there is little agreement on how best to treat the condition. To be clear, Whitehouse has his critics, and one of them will join us on the program. Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12027/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12027/#When:12:00:01Z Scientists say there are about 185 invasive species living in the Great Lakes, and a new one arrives every eight months. The US Congress now has a plan to fight them. There are a couple of hurdles, though--the Senate and a threatened presidential veto. On the Sound of Ideas, we'll talk about the feasibility of fighting invasive species by changing basic shipping practices. And we'll find out if it's going to be enough to head off any future invaders...such as killer shrimp. You're invited to join us Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Image: Fisherman holds Asian carp. Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11989/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11989/#When:14:00:00Z Count up the number of things in your life that run on batteries. Your cordless phone, your cell phone, your bluetooth headset.... You get the idea, but most of us don't really know much about how batteries work -- nor do we appreciate how batteries have evolved to make today's portable electronic life possible. As part of our ongoing coverage of Cleveland's Science Cafe, we'll talk to a chemist and a consultant about the powerful science of batteries and what the next generation of batteries will be able to do. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11988/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11988/#When:14:00:01Z Jeff Yeager is the author of The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches: A Practical (and Fun) Guide to Enjoying Life More by Spending Less. Yeager is from rural Ohio and has had a long career in the non-profit world. He has always been frugal with money -- so much so that he found he could retire at 46 -- or as he calls it, become "selfishly employed." He is now bicycling around the country, staying with friends and volunteering. Friday morning at 9, Regina Brett interviews the self-styled Titan of Tightwads about his life and his guiding philosophy: whatever it is, it can always be cheaper. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11967/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11967/#When:14:00:01Z In the news this week, embattled Cleveland councilman Joe Santiago faces renewed scrutiny--there's no recall this time, just an FBI investigation. Meanwhile, in Columbus, the battle over payday loans heats up and members of the General Assembly gear up for a possible impeachment proceeding targeting the Attorney General. Also, there's fallout from charges of excessive patronage appointments at the Cuyahoga County Recorders office. We'll talk about those stories and others on the reporters' roundtable. Join us Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11956/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11956/#When:14:00:01Z So, it has been about a year since Ohio's smoking ban went into effect. Some restaurant and bar owners are still complaining about the ban's negative impact on business. If you talk to public health officials, however, they say the economic impact of a healthier workforce make the ban a major victory. The smoking ban's success is up for debate on the Sound of Ideas, and we'll talk about just how far public health legislation might go...Twinkie tax, anyone? Join us, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11944/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11944/#When:14:00:00Z Tension is growing in Columbus: The Governor and Ohio's leading democrats are asking for Attorney General Marc Dann to resign. And now...there appears to be a standoff. Barely a month has passed since sexual harrassment allegations became the only news coming out of the AG's office. The story raises important questions about ethics in politics and when and why a scandal can take down an elected official. Join us Tuesday morning at 9, and we'll look for some answers. Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11903/ http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11903/#When:19:46:00Z Few crimes are more traumatic than rape. The scars run deep and victims rarely want to talk about it publicly. So, when one does, it commands our attention. Reporter Joanna Connors was sexually assaulted on a Cleveland college campus 23 years ago. It haunted her until she began to retrace the life of the rapist and face the inner conflicts the assault produced in her own life. Read about it in Sunday's Plain Dealer and then join the conversation with the author this morning at 9:00. Mon, 05 May 2008 19:46:00 -0400