Monday, August 25, 2008

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.