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AMERICA'S HOST: STEVE INSKEEP; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Was Sacramento City Councilman Steve Cohn right to cancel a showing of "Breakfast at Tiffany's"? Ginger Rutland has the Sacramento Bee commentary this morning at 5:33 and 7:33.
Barack Obama has accepted his party's nomination as candidate for President. More on the story this morning at 5:10, 6:10, 7:10 and 8:10.
Using high speed video cameras, scientists at Caltech have analyzed how flies avoid being swatted (or eaten, as the case may be). That's at 6:25 and 8:25.
This week's installment of Story Corps features Betty Esper. For decades, Esper worked at U-S Steel's Homestead Works in Pennsylvannia. But when the plant shut down in the mid 1980s she and thousands of others lost their jobs. She describes to her friend, Mark Fallon, what the mill meant to the area. We'll hear from her at 5:25 and 7:25.
Thanks for listening. Enjoy the long holiday weekend.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: STEVEN INSKEEP AND RENEE MONTAGNE; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
With the price of eggs skyrocketing, some city dwellers have started keeping chickens. Elaine Corn reports on the growing trend of urban chickens this morning at 6:35 and 8:35.
History was made last night in Denver at the Democratic National Convention. For the first time, a major political party nominated a black man to be President of the United States. Barack Obama will accept the nomination tonight. Highlights from the convention at 5:10, 6:10, 7:10 and 8:10.
In today's health segment, we hear how August heat affects high school football players. They wear a lot of padding and clothes. And running around in all those layers can cause heat injuries. That story at 6:45 and 8:45.
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, we'll have music for a road trip... an extremely short road trip. We'll hear some songs that will give you that wind-in-your-hair sense of summer freedom...even with the season's high gas prices. That's at 6:51.
Thanks for listening. Stay cool.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: STEVE INSKEEP AND RENEE MONTAGNE; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
At least one analyst says it’s still an excellent time for first time home buyers to make a purchase in the Sacramento area. KXJZ's Steve Shadley takes a closer look at the Sacramento area’s uncertain real estate market and a little-known mortgage rule that’s driving up down payments ... this morning at 6:35 and 8:35.
Are Clinton Democrats ready to support Obama? The latest from the Democratic National Convention in Denver this morning at 6:10 and 8:10. Other highlights will air throughout the morning.
Friday marks the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina striking the Gulf Coast. Some progress has been made in rebuilding New Orleans. And while huge problems remain, the woes don't seem as insuperable as they once did. More at 5:21 and 7:21.
When it comes to sports organizations, look out for federations and officials wearing blue blazers. That's the view of commentator Frank Deford. He'll be in at 7:51.
Thanks for listening. Stay cool.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: STEVE INSKEEP AND RENEE MONTAGNE; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Mega retailer Wal-Mart says it s going to sell more locally-grown produce. This could save the company millions in transportation costs, but there are questions about how much this move will help local farmers. KXJZ's Jenny O'Mara reports at 6:55.
This is the last day for our local series, Sacramento StoryCorps. It's a love story between a teacher and students ... a mother and a daughter ... a husband and a wife. Series curator Paul Conley has the story at 6:35 and 8:35.
The Democratic National Convention began last night, with appearances by Senator Ted Kennedy and Michele Obama. More on the event this morning at 6:10 and 8:10.
John McCain joined Jay Leno on TV last night. More on that at 5:15 and 7:15.
Thanks for listening. Stay cool.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCAST: Nora Raum, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
The Democratic National Convention gets underway later today in Denver. KXJZ's Steve Shadley talks with California Democratic Party Chair Art Torres this morning at 6:35 and 8:35.
At the Convention, Senator Hillary Clinton is expected to formally release her delegates to Barack Obama. But will that move unite the party? A report at 5:10 and 7:10.
The Beijing Olympic Games have ended in a blaze of fireworks, with the largest share of gold medals going to the host. Chinese citizens and state media said that their success in holding the games for the first time would make China a more confident and open country. But in a statement, the U.S. embassy in Beijing expressed disappointment that China did not display more openness during the games. More on the Games at 6:10 and 8:10.
In February, people who use an antenna to get television signals will have to begin using conversion boxes to watch their favorite programs. The Federal Communications Commission will start an 80-city tour this week to talk about the changes. We'll hear that story at 6:51.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder; Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
A new rule on emergency room billing takes effect in October. Pia Lopez has the Sacramento Bee commentary at 5:33 and 7:33.
In this week's installment of StoryCorps, Joe Spano Sr. and his son Joe Jr., share what they've learned from the restaurant business. Joe Sr. opened the restaurant in Abilene, Texas almost thirty years ago when he was out of work. We'll hear from them at 5:25 and 7:25.
Leaders in South Ossetia have been organizing rallies to support their drive for independence. They say after independence from Georgia, they want their region to join Russia. Moscow says it will respect any decision the South Ossetians reach about their status. More at 6:10 and 8:10.
Decades after measles was/were officially declared eliminated from the U.S., cases are now on the rise. In large part, that's due to an increase in the numbers of parents who choose not to have their children vaccinated for religious or philosophical reasons. That story at 6:40 and 8:40.
Thanks for listening. Enjoy the weekend.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Chester County, Pennsylvania, sits inside one of the largest metropolitan concentrations in the world. Housing developers who had it easy during the boom times have had to adapt their pitches to homebuyers as the market cooled. This has led to new thinking -- and new designs – for suburban living. We'll find out what they're doing at 6:21 and 8:21.
Hypertension is what's called multi-causal. In today s health segment, we'll hear the various risk factors for the disease. One doctor in Boston is starting to use the latest research evaluating behavioral interventions, like meditation, to control hypertension. That's at 6:40 and 8:40.
It's been 40 years since the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia. The invasion ended the "Prague Spring," a brief season of political and cultural freedom. As part of NPR's occasional series, "Echoes of 1968," NPR's Sylvia Poggioli looks back on the four decades since the Warsaw Pact troops invaded Poland. That's at 5:21 and 7:21.
The Beaux Arts Trio represents one of the most durable, elegant and widely celebrated chamber ensembles in recent history. N-P-R Music today webcasts, live, the final U-S concert from Tanglewood, Massachusetts. That's where the group had its first public performance in 1955. The group will officially disband after some European concerts. More at 7:51.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Giles Snyder
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
In Poland today, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is signing a deal to build a US missile defense base there. The agreement has already angered Russia. More on that story at 6:10 and 8:10.
A new study shows it was not the influenza virus, but marauding bacteria that killed tens of millions of people during the 1918 pandemic. If a new pandemic hits, modern antibiotics may prevent such a high death rate. We'll hear about it 6:35 and 8:35.
As the new school year begins, the presidents of more than 100 colleges and universities have signed a document urging lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age. We'll find out why at 5:35 and 7:35.
Ever since Michael Phelps clinched his eighth gold medal, Commentator Frank Deford has been fielding questions about the swimmer's place in the sports pantheon. Maybe your question will be answered this morning at 7:55.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Korva Coleman, Barbara Klein
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
On Sacramento StoryCorps, we look at a world-changing event through the eyes of a child. Series host Paul Conley has the story this morning at 6:35 and 8:35.
It's the perfect summertime fantasy – living year round in a vacation spot. More Americans are making the move from cities and suburbs to beach towns, mountain towns, and the outskirts of National Park. These places are some of the fastest-growing areas in the country. But life in these idyllic towns can present quite a culture shock for the newcomers – few big city amenities, and often only low-paying jobs. More at 6:21 and 8:21.
Russia has showed little repentance for its actions in Georgia. It has repeatedly said that it has the right to protect its soldiers and citizens. Now, the West is concerned that Moscow is in the midst of resurgency. More on the situation at 5:10 and 7:10.
It was a year ago this week that the global credit crunch began. The mortgage business was struggling with steep losses, and the troubles were spreading throughout the credit markets. Since then, the economy has ground almost to a halt, the housing market has become moribund, and federal officials have resorted to extraordinary means to keep the banking sector afloat. A look at what we've learned in the past year, this morning at 5:40 and 7:40.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Nora Raum, Barbara Klein
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Russia said it would start withdrawing its troops from Georgia today. But so far there are few reports of that happening. Over the weekend the West warned Russia that it would pay a diplomatic price if it didn't abide by the cease-fire agreement signed by both countries last week. We'll hear more at 6:10 and 8:10.
Commentator Ben Tupper is back from his tour of duty as a National Guard officer in Afghanistan. He has been dealing with some post-traumatic stress issues. Recently he had a reunion with a friend whose PTSD is much worse -- and who has much less time to work on it, because he is about to deploy to Iraq. That commentary at 6:45 and 8:45.
Speculation continues to grow on who will be the vice presidential nominees. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain have not made any official announcements or given any hints as to who they might chose as a running mate. More guesses at 5:15 and 7:15.
Commentator Leroy Sievers died over the weekend at his home outside Washington DC. He was 53. As a television journalist, he covered wars in Iraq, Central America, Somalia, and Kosovo. After he was diagnosed with cancer, Sievers began writing his daily blog, My Cancer at NPR dot org. Sievers will say goodbye in his owns words, through selections of past commentaries. That's at 5:45 and 7:45.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Giles Snyder
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
The housing crisis is taking a toll on some senior citizens in an unexpected way. KXJZ's Kelley Weiss reports this morning at 6:33 and 8:33.
Most North African governments have succeeded in containing the threat of Islamist militants, especially those linked to al Qaeda. The exception is Algeria. We'll hear more at 6:14 and 8:14.
The truce between Russia and Georgia over the breakaway territory, South Ossetia, remains precarious. Russian troops are still inside the former Soviet republic. The United States is standing strong with Georgia. That story at 5:15 and 7:15.
Rising health care costs are one of the greatest burdens for states managing growing inmate populations. Mental health care presents additional challenges. Our series on prisons continue at 5:40 and 7:40.
Stay cool. Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Giles Snyder
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Russia and Georgia yesterday agreed to a provisional cease-fire that ends five days of conflict. The truce was negotiated by the French president. We'll hear more at 6:10 and 8:10.
Despite encountering some equipment trouble, American Michael Phelps won two gold medals in swimming events. Members of the U-S swim team also captured the gold in a men's relay event. Phelps now has more career gold medals than any other Olympian. That story, and other Olympic news, at 6:21 and 8:21.
As swimmer Michael Phelps continues his gold medal quest, commentator Frank Deford remembers Adolph "Sony Boy" Kiefer, the U-S swimming sensation of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He'll be in at 7:51.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOST: Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Barbara Klein
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
It's Tuesday, the day we bring you Sacramento StoryCorps. Two friends, now in their 80s, faced World War II from opposite sides. We'll hear them tell their story at 6:35 and 8:35.
The conflict between Russia and Georgia appears to have widen with pro-Moscow rebel forces opening a fresh offensive against Georgian troops. The UN Security Council has held five emergency sessions concerning the fighting. We'll have updates in the first segment of each hour.
Our "Crime in the City" series takes us to Nablus, a Palestinian city in the northern part of the occupied West Bank. Nablus's layers of history and bustling old kasbah are inspiration for Matt Benyon Rees's new novel "The Samaritan's Secret." It's the latest in his Omar Yussif mystery series. That's at 7:51.
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AMERICA'S HOST: Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Barbara Klein
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
The battle between Russia and Georgia shows no sign of letting up. The conflict was triggered by a Georgian ground offensive into the Russian-backed breakaway region of South Ossetia. We'll hear this story this morning at 6:10 and 8:10.
The U-S Olympic Swim team struck gold in the 400 meter freestyle relay, beating a French team that held a sizeable lead. The victory allows swimmer Michael Phelps an opportunity to continue his quest to win a historic eight gold medals. More on the Olympics at 5:15 and 7:15.
Our summer reading series "Crime in the City," continues today with a stop in Glasgow, Scotland. Reporter Vicki Barker tours Glasgow's mean streets - and even meaner housing projects -- with Scottish criminologist-turned-crime-writer Denise Mina. Her characters are battered women, adult incest victims and sufferers of mental illness. Mina says facing your demons with dignity and humor takes at least as much heroism as finding a murderer. that's at 7:50.
Thanks for listening. Have a good week.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Joe Craven is a talented musician. And he believes anyone can make music. David Watts Barton reports at 6:33 and 8:33.
The problem with democracy is too many elections. Ginger Rutland has the Sacrmaneto Bee commentary at 5:33 and 7:33.
It's only circumstantial -- that's what some critics have been saying of the FBI's evidence linking scientist Bruce Ivins to the 2001 anthrax attacks. But circumstantial evidence wins cases every day in courts across the country, with no eyewitnesses or DNA samples. More at 6:10 and 8:10.
World leaders -- including President Bush – are in Beijing for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. A story about the opening ceremony is coming up at 7:10.
In this week's installment of StoryCorps, Babette "Babs" and Walter Sonneborn remember the summer they fell in love. Her family owned a resort, where he worked one summer. They've been married 67 years. That's at 5:25 and 7:25.
Thanks for listening. Have a nice weekend.