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AMERICA'S HOST: Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
The drama on Capitol Hill yesterday reverberated on Wall Street and in financial markets around the world. The House rejected the proposed 700 billion dollar rescue plan for Wall Street. The story airs at 5:10, 6:10, 7:10 and 8:10, with updates throughout the morning.
Financial turmoil in the U-S stock markets is being felt overseas. In some European nations, governments have nationalized lenders. More at 6:51.
A new book, "Obscene in the Extreme," tells the story of the banning and burning of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" in Kern County, California. That's the place where the fictional Joad family landed after their epic journey across America to escape the dustbowl. More on the politics of literature at 7:51.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOST: Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
cALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Members of the House of Representatives are set to vote on the 700 billion dollar rescue plan for the nation's financial system. But it's not clear the bipartisan legislation has the votes it needs to pass. With elections several weeks away, lawmakers from both parties worry that a vote to avert a possible financial disaster could also bring punishment at the polls. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10, with updates throughout the morning.
Barack Obama and John McCain finally met face-to-face in last Friday's debate. The Wall Street financial crisis dominated the first part of the discussion, while foreign policy was the focus in the second half. Now people are debating who won the debate, McCain or Obama. Host Steve Inskeep talks with NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts for the latest developments. That's at 5:15 and 7:15.
Actor, businessman, and philanthropist Paul Newman died last Friday of cancer at his home in Connecticut. He was 83. We'll have a remembrance at 5:25 and 7:25.
Thanks for listening. Enjoy your day.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Linda Wertheimer; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
More passenger rail into Placer County would help clean the air and unclog the freewayd. Is Union Pacific Railroad in the way? Ginger Rutland has the Sacramento Bee commentary at 5:33 and 7:33.
A cabaret-style theater is comint to downtown Sacramento, with a restaurant next door and a nightclub upstairs. Jeff Hudson visited the venue and saw a show. His report at 6:35 and 8:35.
Washington Mutual -- the nation's largest savings and loan -- was seized by the government yesterday. Its assets were sold to JP Morgan. It's the largest federal bank failure in US history. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.
Five years ago, California voters recalled Gov. Gray Davis and replaced him with Arnold Schwarzenegger. The former Hollywood actor had promised to cut up the state's credit card and get the budget balanced. Now the politically powerful prison guards union has initiated a recall campaign against Schwarzenegger. More at 5:21 and 7:21
Then something lighter: In this week's installment of Storycorps, we hear from New York City cab drivers Oleg Roitman and Jerry Tierstein. Roitman is known as the human computer. Tierstein remembers taking a cat for a ride around the city. That's at 5:25 and 7:25.
Thanks for listening. Have a good weekend.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Linda Wertheimer; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
California's long overdue budget is finally in place. There's a new rule in the spending plan -- the state calls it "a simple paperwork change" that will save money. But critics say it could cause thousands of low-income children to lose their healthcare. KXJZ's health care reporter Kelley Weiss reports at 6:33 and 8:33.
President Bush yesterday said the country faces a severe economic crisis. The speech followed a second day of hearings on Capitol Hill with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Fed chairman Ben Bernanke facing tough questions from lawmakers. Some members of Congress are pushing the White House to accept a smaller bailout of 150 billion dollars. More at 6:10 and 8:10.
John McCain yesterday made a surprising gesture when he temporarily suspended his campaign to help work on the bailout plan. The Arizona senator also proposed delaying tomorrow's first presidential debate. We'll examine the politics behind McCain s move, and Obama s response, this morning at 5:10 and 7:10.
While John McCain and Barack Obama are dealing with the economy and campaigning, the vice presidential nominees have been talking about foreign policy. Republican Sarah Palin has been meeting world leaders in New York City. Democrat Joseph Biden yesterday spoke in Cincinnati about his in-depth knowledge of foreign policy. We'll hear about their travels at 5:40 and 7:40.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Linda Wertheimer; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show.
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified yesterday before the Senate Banking Committee about their 700 billion dollar rescue plan for the financial sector. Both officials said it was urgent that lawmakers pass the bill this week. But they failed to sway many skeptical members of the committee. that story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.
Here's a related story: Co-host Linda Wertheimer talks with Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times, about how European markets and leaders are reacting to the US financial crisis. They also discuss the Bush administration s plan to bail out Wall Street. That's at 5:35 and 7:35.
Researchers are calling for warning labels on energy drinks. The drinks contain substantial amounts of caffeine, which could lead to symptoms associated with a caffeine overdose, including, heart-palpitations and insomnia. The energy drinks are marketed to adolescents, who haven't developed a tolerance to caffeine. We'll listen (quickly) at 6:35 and 8:35.
It's been bad news all around in 2008 and commentator Frank Deford thinks that in this year of mortgage meltdowns, war, and hurricanes, one man symbolizes the grim mood. He's Bill Belichick – the perpetually unsmiling coach of the suddenly hapless New England Patriots. Belichick is a good friend of Jon Bon Jovi, who smiles a lot. We'll all smile when Frank Deford shows up at 7:51.
Thanks for listening. Keep smiling.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Linda Wertheimer; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
While Congress is hashing out details of the government's 700 billion dollar bailout of financial institutions, Wall Street is eyeing a possible opportunity. The government will have to hire help to deal with the bad loans. So, now some of the same firms that packaged up and signed off on those bad loans in the first place want to get hired for the cleanup. More at 6:10 and 8:10.
The worst financial crisis since the Great Depression begin with the housing market. While the subprime mortgage crisis has rocked Wall Street to its core, fewer than 3 percent of all American homes are in foreclosure. That means that some of those toxic loans may be worth more than expected. We'll hear more at 5:40 and 7:40.
Scientists are finding tantalizing hints that they will be able to reverse autism and retardation caused by the genetic disorder Fragile X syndrome. The hope comes from experiments at MIT showing that drugs can eliminate nearly all the symptoms of Fragile X in mice. Those drugs are now being tried in humans. That story at 5:21 and 7:21.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Linda Wertheimer; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
It's Fall! Here are some highlights of today's show:
The Bush administration wants Congress to approve a 700 billion dollar aid package for Wall Street, and they want it to happen soon. Democrats say they're happy to help shore up the financial markets, but they want a bill that includes relief for homeowners and taxpayers as well. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10, with updates ont he economy throughout the morning.
Yankee Stadium yesterday held its last party. The 85-year-old stadium heard its final roars as the Yankees took on the Baltimore Orioles. We'll reminisce at 6:35 and 8:35.
Russian stock markets fell to a ten-year low last week. But the financial crisis in the United States was only one of the factors affecting the markets. We'll hear more at 5:40 and 7:40.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOST: Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
The second annual Black Political Convention happens in Sacramento tomorrow. KXJZ's Steve Milne talks with two of the convention's organizers this morning at 6:33 and 8:33.
Last week's deadly crash between a commuter train and a freight train could have been avoided with automatic controls. Ginger Rutland has the Sacramento Bee commentary at 5:35 and 7:35.
Major government action to help resolve the current financial crisis may be coming soon. The Federal Reserve's Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson met last night with Congressional leaders. They're asking Congress for the authority to buy distressed assets, in the biggest government financial intervention since the Great Depression. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.
In this week's installment of StoryCorps, retired New York City cab driver Hyman Bloom talks about his thirty years behind the wheel. He is interviewed by his friend Andrew Vollo, who still drives cabs in the city. that's at 5:25 and 7:25.
Morning Edition and Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan reviews the new film,"Appaloosa." It's a Western, and he says there is nothing more stirring than the sound of hoofbeats at the beginning of a film. But .... Hear the full review at 7:51.
Thanks for listening. Is anyone else happy it's Friday?
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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:
Investors are moving fast into safe places. Demand for Treasury securities is high; gold prices are shooting up. Many people with funds in money markets are wondering whether they are still safe. More on the economy at 5:10, 6:10, 7:10 and 8:10.
American parents have yet to fully embrace the idea of getting their adolescent daughters vaccinated against HPV. Although the vaccine could help protect against cervical cancer, parents say they're concerned about possible side effects, costs, and the message vaccination may send to young girls. That story airs at 6:45 and 8:45.
Police arrested 12 more people today as the Chinese government expands a crackdown in a scandal involving tainted milk powder. The tainted milk formula has killed three babies and sickened 62-hundred. More at 5:25 and 7:25.
In 1923, four brothers formed a motion picture studio that still thrives today -- Warner Brothers. Film reviewer Richard Schickel has written a book and produced a documentary for PBS, "You Must Remember This," to celebrate 85 years of Warner Brothers movie history. We'll go to Burbank to walk through the famous WB back lot. That's where many of the studio's most famous movies were shot. We'll hear more at 7:51.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
The federal government yesterday agreed to make an emergency loan of 85 billion dollars to American International Group in exchange for 80 percent potential ownership in the company. More at 5:10, 6:10, 7:10 and 8:10.
An estimated six million Americans are in the military or live overseas, and all face special challenges voting. The rules are confusing. The process is long and sometimes requires voters to register and request ballots months in advance in order to meet election day deadlines. Efforts are being made to simplify voting, but many problems are still expected this year. That's at 6:40 and 8:40.
Houston residents are still coping with no electricity and waiting in long lines for water and ice. For people who were survivors of Hurricane Katrina, the storm has brought back painful memories. We'll hear more at 5:40 and 7:40.
Tennis may seem a polite, honorable sport. But the game contested on manicured lawns is also suspected as a racket for gamblers and match fixers. Commentator Frank Deford says he's not reassured by a ruling that cleared a top player of throwing a match. That's at 7:51.
Thanks for listening. Enjoy this nice, cool weather.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Wall Street jittery after suffering its worse losses since the September eleventh attacks on news that Lehman Brothers would seek bankruptcy protection. Adding to the misery is insurance giant, American Insurance Group, who's facing serious trouble. That story at 6:10 and 8:10, with updates throughout the morning.
The US Coast Guard yesterday was out following Hurricane Ike's path. The crew was assessing the storm's damage, including pollution and leaking oil rigs and platforms. More at 5:21 and 7:21.
Need to escape reality? We'll hear from Agatha Christie and go white water rafting at 7:51.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
The Sacramento City Fire Department plans to save money by taking fire engines out of service. Is there a better way? Ginger Rutalnd has the Sacramento Bee commentary this morning at 5:35 and 7:35.
In this week's installment of StoryCorps, Joseph Natale explains to his son what it was like to be a young widower raising three kids. Natale also talks about how he happened to find love again. That's at 5:25 and 7:25.
In recent years, some groups opposing illegal immigration say the public debate has strayed from their real cause – reducing all immigration, including legal. Now, they've started an ad campaign touting the risks of overpopulation. We'll hear more at 6:15 and 8:15.
Barack Obama and John McCain yesterday appeared before the same audience at a Columbia University summit focused on national service. McCain said he respected Obama's experience as a community organizer. Obama praised the work of small-town mayors. That story at 6:45 and 8:45.
Thanks for listening. Have a nice weekend!
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Giles Snyder, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Robert Bonfiglio plays classical harmonica. That's right -- classical harmonica. KXJZ's Paul Conley introduces us to Bonfiglio prior to his appearances in the area. That's at 6:33 and 8:33.
On the seventh anniversary of nine eleven, NPR's Libby Lewis looks at the site where United Flight 93 went down. She examines the plans to memorialize the site with the mother of 20-year-old Deora Borza, who was a passenger on the flight. We'll also have a report on the first major memorial that's being dedicated today at the Pentagon. One hundred and eighty-four people died when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building. Those stories at 6:21 and 8:21.
GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin returned to Alaska yesterday where she was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd. Barack Obama fired back at his Republican rivals yesterday, after they accused him of sexism regarding a remark he made earlier this week. More on the presidential and vice presidential campaigns at 5:10 and 7:10.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOST: Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
The economy can affect all aspects of shopping, even groceries. KXJZ food reporter Elaine Corn talks with the head of the California Grocers Association at 5:33 and 7:33.
Financial markets around the world reacted favorably to the US government's plan to take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In the United States, the move sent interest rates down raising hopes in the real estate industry that prospective buyers may be ready to enter the housing market. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.
One of the Justice Department's top priorities for the next two months is making sure that November's elections run smoothly. The head of the Civil Rights Division is on Capitol Hill today to tell Congress about the Justice Department's plan. More at 6:40 and 8:40.
Hurricane Ike swept over Cuba today after its high winds and heavy rains devastated other parts of the island. State-run Cuban media reported widespread damage throughout the eastern provinces. Ike has also killed more than 300 people in Haiti according to officials there. We'll have that story at 5:21 and 7:21.
Every August and September, in the mountain streams of eastern Oregon, it's not only the bears watching the salmon in shallow waters. There's also a determined fish biologist and underwater photographer. We'll hear more at 7:51.
Thanks for listening. Enjoy the day.
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AMERICA'S HOST: Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
It's a line from a nursery rhyme, and so much more. Jeff Hudson reviews the B Street Theatre's "The Little Dog Laughed" this morning at 6:35 and 8:35.
The federal government yesterday took control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to stabilize the housing market and put to an end questions about the firms finances. The Treasury Department is expected to provide billions of dollars to shore up the beleaguered mortgage giants. We'll hear more at 6:10 and 8:10.
Aiming for women voters, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has made equal pay for equal work a growing issue in his campaign. More at 6:40 and 8:40.
Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin is heating up the election scene.That story at 5:10 and 7:10.
Thaks for listening!