Monday, July 21, 2008

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

Happy Monday!  Here are some highlights of this morning's show:

Both major presidential candidates have said that protecting the American people is a top priority. But they've shared little information on the campaign trail about their proposals for homeland security. The details they've provided reveal few major divisions. We'll hear more at 6:14 and 8:14.

To gear up for the summer Olympic Games in less than a month, Beijing has rolled out new pollution-control measures. They're designed to cut the amount of vehicle exhaust and industrial pollution. More at 6:21 and 8:21.

Members of Congress say they're determined to do something about fuel prices before leaving for their August recess. But there's little consensus on energy issues.  That's at 5:10 and 7:10.

Golf fans were treated to an exciting outcome in the British Open over the weekend, when veteran Greg Norman almost became the oldest winner of a major golf tournament. But Irishman Padraig Harrington overcame a wrist injury to win the tournament for the second time in a row. Co-host Steve Inskeep talks to commentator John Feinstein, about the tournament. We'll tee up at 5:35 and 7:35.

Thanks for listening.