Monday, July 28, 2008

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

Here are some highlights of today's show:

General David Petraeus is winding up his tour as the top US commander in Iraq. He leaves Iraq in September to take over as the head of U-S Central Command, where he ll be responsible for military operations throughout the Middle East, central Asia, and eastern Africa. We'll hear from him at 6:10 and 8:10.

A new poll of adults in Ohio and Florida finds that some employees go to work sick, either because they do not have sick leave or because they feel financial or workplace pressure not to take their leave. More at 5:35 and 7:35.

On January 4th, 2007, Nancy Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker of the House. She talks with co-host Deborah Amos about her new book, "Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters." Pelosi comes from a devoutly Democratic family, and she charts her journey from stay-at-home mom to politician.  That's this morning at 7:51.

Thanks for listening.