Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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:

Our series on ballot measures continues. Props 5 and 6 could have a major impact on California's overcrowded prisons.  KXJZ's Steve Milne and Steve Shadley report at 6:33 and 8:33.

Financial grief is in the news and even onstage.  Theatre critic Jeff Hudson has a review of "Waiting for Lefty," now at Sacramento's River Stage.  The report at 5:35 and 7:35.

The issue that has taken over the upcoming election is the economy. Uncertainty in the markets has forced presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain to adjust their economic proposals. Both candidates unveiled their plans this week -- just in time for tonight's final debate. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.

A new survey shows young Christians are diverging from their elders on social issues. The survey, for a group called Faith in Public Life, asked questions about issues like gay marriage, civil unions and abortion. That's at 5:21 and 7:21.

Commentator Frank Deford introduces a new character to his weekly sports commentary. The Duchess is a sports connoisseur who usually sees only the grace and beauty in athletics. But lately she's been distressed by all the spitting she sees in Major League Baseball.  You'll meet her this morning at 7:51.

Thanks for listening.