90.3 at 9: May 2005

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 02, 2005
Importing Drugs from Canada: Seniors continue to cross the border for inexpensive medication. We'll look at the latest changes to drug legislation and hear from some seniors who are making the trek.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Can a child learn the same lessons from a website, art, or a movie he or she would find in a book? A Kent State University professor says reading and writing can be taught by using multi-media. He says these new literacies may actually be helping some kids who may otherwise struggle with more conventional methods. How do you see education changing in the age of i-Pods? Join the discussion, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Impact of Mothers: In traditional psychoanalysis, they were always the first ones blamed. We'll explore the real impact of a mothers influence on our learning abilities, relationships, career choices and more.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, May 05, 2005
Remembering the Holocaust: A look back at this tragedy with local professors and members of the Jewish community.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, May 06, 2005
Uncle Sam's got a new illustration of the old food pyramid. It's colorful and pretty - but is it pretty easy to follow? One size certainly doesn't fit all when it comes to diets, and so the USDA's goal is to give Americans a way to build a nutrition plan to meet individual needs - it's called "My Pyramid." Get a grip on your "discretionary calories" today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 09, 2005
The Convention Facilities Authority is looking at a new report, saying there's potential for a successful convention center in Cleveland. The C.F.A. paid for the Price Waterhouse Coopers report. And meanwhile, a 2005 Brookings Institution Study is showing a convention center would be unlikely to increase business despite positive industry projections. To build, not to build, or rebuild? That is the question, today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Asthma Epidemic

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Three months after the historic vote, Iraq's elected leaders are still trying to formally establish their government. Meanwhile, Iraqi police say more car bombs have gone off this week, and heavy fighting is being reported in a U.S. offensive. Join us as we welcome Cleveland writer Ayad Rahim, who's recently returned from Iraq, and President of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs, Wat Cluverius, for a discussion on the current state in Iraq. As always, you're welcome to join in too - that's today on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, May 12, 2005
We're getting into the height of the allergy season and that's bad news for many of the estimated 50 million Americans who have allergies. Symptoms range from sniffles, itchy eyes and a runny nose to life-threatening conditions. We'll talk with experts about the latest allergy treatments and dispense some advice on how to cope with your individual allergy.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, May 13, 2005
Northeast Ohio's long winter is finally behind us and it's time to venture outside for another summer of fun. If it's organized fun you seek, here are links to a wealth of suggestions.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 16, 2005
Retire: to withdraw, as for rest or seclusion. To go to bed. How will you define YOUR retirement? Authors Abigail Trafford and Ellen Freudenheim say there's more reason than ever to be optimistic about retirement, and many people are looking for ways after they leave work, to keep working on growing as individuals and re-invent their lives. They'll be our guests and we hope you are too.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Defense Department announced consolidation of Pentagon operations that will move more than a thousand federal government jobs out of Cleveland. The biggest single realignment will close the Defense Accounting and Financial Service at the cost of one thousand jobs. Most will be moved elsewhere the state of Ohio. We'll talk with local officials and business leaders about the impact and about their efforts to save those jobs.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Getting ready for the kids' college, planning for retirement, expanding a business... those are all reasons for careful financial planning. Whether we do it ourselves or seek professional help, a solid game plan can be the key to a solid future. Today, we'll get some advice from a pair of financial planners (Michael Koler & Nancy Radzyminski) and we'll take your questions.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, May 19, 2005
Are we getting more spiritual? Books about Christianity and spirituality are flying off the shelves of local bookstores. Thousands of people have stood in line to be seen by a faith healer who's been making the rounds of Cleveland churches. What's behind all this?

90.3 at 9 for Friday, May 20, 2005
We'll talk running with four-time Boston and New York City marathon champ and Olympian Bill Rodgers; plus orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bob Erickson. And we'll meet a man who's run all 27 previous Cleveland marathons. This is all in advance of the 28th annual Cleveland marathon.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 23, 2005
Flats Development. The Wolstein family has big plans for the Flats, including limited gambling. We'll talk about the plans and the chances of success.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Need help and don't know where to turn? First Call for Help might be the first call to make. Just dial 2-1-1 or visit their website.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Thousands of northeast Ohioans are re-entering the work force after spending time in prison. What are the challenges they face? Who's out there to help them? We'll talk with the agencies that provide help.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, May 26, 2005
A new Cleveland hiring hall for day laborers opened recently. These are workers hired by the day by mostly industrial concerns. For many, it's the first step to getting reacquainted with the world of work. We'll talk about how it works and how the workers are being treated.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, May 27, 2005
The hip-hop generation. It's here and it's making waves. Catalyst Cleveland is preparing to hold a conference on the topic and we're going to preview what will be talked about.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 30, 2005
(Memorial Day) We'll re-run the April 29th program which marked the 30th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. This excellent show included A Tri-C history professor and a former Vietnam POW held at the Hanoi Hilton.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Flats development. Scott Wolstein's company has big plans for the Flats. We'll talk about those plans and how they fit into overall growth plans for downtown Cleveland. We'll also talk about the growth of the area around Akron's Canal Park.