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AMERICA'S HOST: Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Nora Raum, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST AND NEWSCASTS: Donna Apidone
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Here are some highlights of today's show:
New Year's Day in Gaza is seeing the sixth day of an Israeli air offensive. Early today, huge explosions shook Gaza City as Israeli planes bombed three government buildings and the parliament. On the diplomatic side, both Israel and Hamas are resisting international pressure to agree to a ceasefire. That's at 6:10 and 8:10.
One of college football's most celebrated games gets underway today in Pasadena, California. Penn State and the University of Southern California meet in the Rose Bowl. Christine Brennan, sports columnist with "USA Today," tells Steve Inskeep that both teams and their coaches are top notch. We'll hear about it at 6:40 and 8:40.
New Year's Day marked a milestone in Iraq. The United States formally handed over control of the Green Zone in Baghdad. American forces are operating under the authority of the Iraqi government. And, the countdown begins for U-S troops in Iraq, which have three years to leave the country. That's at 5:10 and 7:10.
There are so many books published these days that it's often hard for readers to plow through everything that's available. That's when Nancy Pearl, librarian extraordinaire, swoops in for the rescue. She shares with Steve Inskeep some books that are just too good to overlook. More at 7:50.
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AMERICA'S HOST: Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Heavy fog this morning in the Valley.
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Arab foreign ministers meet today in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, to discuss the Israeli bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip. A number of wounded Palestinians are receiving treatment in the Egyptian capital. More on that story at 6:10 and 8:10.
Over the past year, the government has sent 100 billion dollars in stimulus checks to taxpayers and bailed out Wall Street, banks and automakers. However, the economy still hasn't turned around. David Wessel, economics editor of "The Wall Street Journal," talks with Steve Inskeep about why the economy isn't stronger. That's at 6:40.
Cross-pollination of excellent musicians made for some amazing jazz in 2008. The year's best CDs feature numerous musicians collaborating with each other on a wide variety of recordings. We'll hear a few at 5:45 and 7:45.
Six photographers spent a year cataloging their lives with daily photos taken at seven 15 p-m. The online year-long gallery project, sametime7:15.com, concludes December 31st. The photos document the mundanity of life: yoga, playing pool, traveling and sunsets. Pictures on the radio? You betcha -- this morning at 7:51.
Thanks for listening. Happy New Year!
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne & Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
Here are some highlights of today's show:
A fog advisory for the Valley.
The violence in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel continues for a fourth day. A series of bombs dropped today by Israeli aircraft destroyed five Hamas government buildings in a Gaza City complex. Hamas released a statement saying its squads have fired 43 home-made rockets, 17 longer-range rockets and six mortar shells at Israel. More at 6:10 and 8:10.
Banks have received most of the government's bailout money. The idea was to stabilize the financial system and ease tight credit markets. In turn, banks would be willing to make more loans and that would help jump start the economy. But it hasn't quite worked out that way. The story airs at 6:40 and 8:40.
The latest hits in kids' music includes the duo Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet, who make up "Troutfishing in America." Their latest album, "Big Round World" is also their fourth to be nominated for a Grammy. That and some other kids' tunes at 5:45 and 7:45.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne & Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Jazz great Dave Brubeck was inducted into the California Hall of Fame this week. He talked about the honor with Capital Public Radio's Paul Conley. We'll hear their conversation at 6:33 and 8:33.
Money manager Bernard Madoff is free on ten million dollars bail. He's accused of running one of the biggest Ponzi scheme ever. European reaction to the scandal has been complete disbelief that so much money could have been under so little scrutiny. We'll hear more at 6:10 and 8:10.
A proposed USDA rule would require cows that produce milk labeled as organic to spend plenty of time out on pasture land, grazing on grass. Research suggests cows that eat grass, clover and alfalfa produce milk higher in healthy omega-3 fatty acids than cows that eat concentrated feed made of corn. That story airs at 6:40 and 8:40.
Trio Medieval, an Oslo-based vocal group, introduces a Norwegian Christmas tune, as well as a few traditions from their homeland. The group's latest recording has just been nominated for a Grammy Award. We'll hear them perform at 5:15 and 7:15.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne & Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
The Congressional Oversight Panel yesterday held its first field hearing on the foreclosure crisis and the government's 700 billion dollar financial bailout. Details at 6:10 and 8:10.
MIT professor Sherry Turkle has spent 25 years collecting essays from her students based on the following prompt: "Was there an object you met during childhood or adolescence that had an influence on your path into science?" One student remembered her Easter basket. We'll find out why at 6:35 and 8:35.
The Federal Reserve yesterday cut a key interest rate to almost zero. It's the latest attempt to jump-start the economy. And the Fed made clear that it won't stop there. If needed, federal policy makers indicated they will use all available tools at their disposal to keep the economy from sliding deeper into recession. That's at 5:10 and 7:10.
A new stadium for Cal. And commentator Frank Deford agrees with politicians calling for a college football playoff to determine the national champion. But it means letting go of a long-held belief: that sports and politics shouldn't mix. We'll hear from him at 7:51.
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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 University of Nevada at Reno recently built a 110-foot bridge ... just to try to knock it down. KXJZ's Ben Adler reports on this disaster experiment this morning at 6:33 and 8:33.
Congress has appointed a panel to monitor how the government's 700 billion dollar bailout package is spent. Elizabeth Warren heads that panel and talks with Renee Montagne about the concerns she's investigating in her oversight role. That's at 6:10 and 8:10.
Businesses and individuals are scrambling to determine how much money they may have lost in what federal prosecutors are calling a giant Ponzi scheme run by investment manager Bernard Madoff. No single community may have been hit harder than Palm Beach, Florida, where Madoff had a home and found many of his clients. More at 5:10 and 7:10.
For the fourth year in a row, the United Nations will rubber stamp a resolution pushed by Islamic countries that combats what they consider defamation of religion. Critics, which include the United States, say the resolution clamps down on free speech and religious expression. We'll hear that story at 5:40 and 7:40.
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AMERICA'S HOST: Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Windy today. Rain in the Valley, snow for the foothills and mountains.
Here are some highlights of today's show:
President Bush yesterday made an unannounced trip to Iraq. He and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki signed a ceremonial copy of a United States-Iraq security agreement. Mr. Bush also dodged a pair of shoes flung by a correspondent for Al-Baghdadia television during a news conference in Iraq. More on the trip at 6:10 and 8:10.
President-elect Barack Obama today in Chicago is expected to announce more cabinet appointments. As Mr. Obama staffs the top rungs of his administration, his team is also paying close attention to the campaign's grass roots. Over the weekend, supporters held thousands of house parties across the country. That's at 6:40 and 8:40.
Like everyone else, non-profits that provide social services are facing credit and other financial crunches, while they're services are in greater demand. Hundreds of nonprofits in the D.C. area today are holding an emergency summit to figure out what to do. We'll hear more at 5:21 and 7:21.
People who promote energy efficiency are starting to realize that it may take more than high prices to get consumers to change their habits. As a result, they are turning to "social marketers" to get people to consume energy more conservatively. That story airs at 5:40 and 7:40.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep; NEWSCAST: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Note from Donna: I'll perform the opening scene of The Nutcracker with the Sacramento Ballet tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Community Center Theater.
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Here are some highlights of today's show:
Elaine Corn starts her Broadway food series today. No, not New York -- Sacramento! In just a few blocks, Broadway offers a world of cuisine. This morning, Elaine features the Hong Kong Cafe in "Broadway: Around the World in 30 Blocks," this morning at 6:33 and 8:33.
Lots of people of advice for Darrell Steinberg, the new president pro tem of the California State Senate. This morning, commentator Ginger Rutland offers hers, at 5:33 and 7:33.
Jazz clarinetist Anat Cohen performs tonight and tomorrow in Davis. Yesterday, she was in our studio to talk with Jeffrey Callison on Insight. We'll hear part of their conversation at 5:35 and 7:35.
In some families, a specific talent seems to be passed down through the generations. We'll hear about a family with a passion for engineering on StoryCorps at 5:25 and 7:25.
Thanks for listening. Have a great weekend.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Just a few days ago, some Illinois politicians were jockeying to fill the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama. But with Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich <blah-GOY'-uh-vich> facing federal corruption charges, those hopefuls are now trying to avoid the taint of the governor's scandal. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.
The Food and Drug Administration has taken on another difficult challenge. This time it's the safety of medication for severe asthma. More at 6:40 and 8:40.
Because of a sharp drop in corporate underwriting, National Public Radio has announced the elimination of 64 filled and 21 unfilled positions as part of cuts throughout the organization. Two shows, "News & Notes" and "Day to Day," were canceled. Details at 6:51.
A proposed bailout of the U-S auto industry has passed its first test in Congress. The House last night approved a bill to give struggling automakers 14 billion dollars in emergency government loans. We'' find out more at 5:10 and 7:10.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne & Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Budget woes are keeping lawmakers in California and Nevada busy these days. But the Nevada legislature was able to adjourn a special session in less than 12-hours on Monday…while California lawmakers are on pace to work through much of the holiday season. Capital Public Radio's Steve Shadley reports this morning at 6:33 and 8:33.
Federal authorities say Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich tried to benefit from his ability to appoint someone to fill the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama. He is also accused of trying to have "Chicago Tribune" editorial writers he didn't like fired. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.
Congress and the White House are working to clear final obstacles on a 15 billion dollar bailout of the auto industry. That's at 5:15 and 7:15.
Jay Leno has a new show, and Frank Deford has some silly stats. We'll find out more at 7:51.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne & Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Former President Jimmy Carter says reports of humanitarian conditions from inside Zimbabwe are "horrifying and even much worse than we had feared." We'll hear from him at 6:10 and 8:10.
Congress has sent the White House a short-term rescue plan for the auto industry. The idea is to make sure the car companies survive into next year, when they could get longer-term help. G-M and Chrysler say they need billions of dollars to make it to the end of the year. That's at 5:10 and 7:10.
A year after being taken over by Rupert Murdoch, "The Wall Street Journal" is expanding its coverage -- despite the sputtering economy. Managing Editor Robert Thomson tells Steve Inskeep that his paper "is able to report the world in a way that's far superior to the competition." More at 7:51.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Renee Montagne & Steve Inskeep; NEWSCASTS: Nora Raum, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
Pakistani security forces have raided a camp used by the group blamed for the recent terror attacks in Mumbai. The move comes after India and the United States demanded that Pakistan take action against the group. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.
President-elect Barack Obama's proposed economic stimulus plan calls for creating jobs through ambitious construction projects, which sets it apart from the plans of previous presidents that have focused on persuading consumers to spend more. We'll hear about the plan at 6:51.
Congress is in session this week to deal with the economic crisis in the car manufacturing industry. Over the weekend, President-elect Barack Obama gave his support to congressional action to provide relief for the auto industry. Colie Roberts weighs in at 5:10 and 7:10.
Prices are plummeting for recycled materials such as plastic and paper. Cities that used to earn revenues for those commodities are now paid a lot less, not at all -- or have to pay to get them hauled away. Municipal transfer stations say they'll continue to recycle as long as it costs less to truck the stuff to recyclers, rather than to put it in landfills. More at 5:40 and 7:40.
Thanks for listening.
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AMERICA'S HOST: Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
Here are some highlights of today's show:
While the memories of Thanksgiving are still fresh, Sacramento Bee commentator Ginger Rutland has somethign to say to the folks at the Sacramento food bank. We'll hear from her at 5:33 and 7:33.
The Detroit auto companies made their second pitch to Congress yesterday for massive loans to keep operating. They were more contrite than last month and offered a lot more details. But it is still unclear whether they will get the 34 billion dollars they say they need to keep going. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10.
A new study finds that when one person becomes happy, the effect can spread up to three degrees in a social network -- reaching friends of friends. Researchers say this is evidence that because our lives are interconnected, so too is our emotional health. We'll all smile together at 6:40 and 8:40.
For 30 years, musician Keith Terry has traveled the world, performing and promoting body music -- percussive sounds and melodies made by clapping, finger snapping, foot-stomping, rhythmic chanting and other body movements. He talks with Renee Montagne about the first International Body Music Festival, underway in San Francisco and Oakland. Terry is the artistic director of the festival. That's at 7:51.
Thanks for listening. Have a great weekend.
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AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep & Renee Montagne; NEWSCASTS: Paul Brown, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley
The blogger (Donna) was away for a few days with bronchitis. Now the Blog is back in buisness. here are some highlights of today's show:
In another potentially big move to boost the economy, the Treasury Department is said to considering a plan to lower mortgage rates for home buyers to as low as four point five percent. That would be for 30 year fixed rate loans. Treasury officials aren't talking about the plan publicly. More at 6:10 and 8:10.
Every year, about one in four college students gets the flu. A 20 dollar flu shot can be a cheap insurance policy against aching joints and muscles, high fever, missed classes. But even that isn't enough to motivate some students to get vaccinated, so one health expert is trying an economic argument. That, and a story on health insurance, at 6:40 and 8:40.
When President-elect Barack Obama introduced his national security team this week, he left two key positions unfilled: C-I-A Director and the Director of National Intelligence. That may be because it's hard to find people to fill the jobs who are not associated with the controversial intelligence policies of the Bush administration. We'll more this morning at 5:10 and 7:10.
Two new Bibles, the "Green Bible" and "The Book" are aimed at a young audience. One is the essence of simplicity that takes advantage of the popularity of the green movement among the young. The other is slick and hip, the brainchild of a secular Swedish advertising exec. That's at 7:50.
Thanks for listening.