Monday, July 14, 2008

AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Deborah Amos; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley

Here are some highlights of today's show:

After several weeks, the heat, smoke and ozone must be taking their toll.  KXJZ's Kelley Weiss talks with the Air Resources Board about safe breathing, this morning at 6:35 and 8:35.

Two big economic issues are getting attention this week, and will be covered on Morning Edition.  The U-S Treasury Department and Federal Reserve announced yesterday they would assist mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by expanding the government's credit line. We'll get an explanation of what this means for mortgage holders, taxpayers, and the international financial system.  AND ... Lawmakers are hearing about little else besides high gas prices, and that's what tops the Hill agenda this week. Those stories this morning at 6:10 and 8:10.

Leaders from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East have pledged to work for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction.  Officials from 43 nations yesterday in Paris launched the first Mediterranean regional summit. The gathering has marked a few firsts, like bringing Syria's president to the table with Israel's prime minister.  That's at 5:45 and 7:45.

Thanks for listening.