90.3 at 9: May 2006

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 01, 2006
Two years after the infamous photos from Abu Ghraib surfaced, the difficult questions they raise don't seem close to being answered. How did the prisoner abuse happen? Was it committed by rogue individuals, or misguided people who were encouraged to abuse? Who is responsible? We focus on Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo Bay, and U.S. policies on prisoner abuse on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Developer Scott Wolstein wants to build a neighborhood in the flats where people can live, play, shop, and work, and it's looking increasingly likely that he'll do so. Cleveland City Council approved his plan last week, after the Port Authority voted to use eminent domain to acquire the property of owners reluctant to sell... at least, at the offered price. How significant is this tug-of-war, and who will win? We'll talk about it on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, May 03, 2006
School issues. Local ordinances. Races for governor, attorney general, Congress. Who and what has captured your support? And why? It's clear some candidates think your religious beliefs are key to your political support. Are they? Do appeals to your faith clarify issues for you? Help you decide where you stand? We talk election results and religion in politics on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, May 04, 2006
We can probably all agree that all children have the right to an education. But what do you do with students who make it harder for other kids to learn? In Cleveland, you can now send them to Genesis School. It's a new facility that aims to boost school success among troubled teens by providing individualized attention and special services. We'll talk about the school and the challenges it faces on 90.3 at 9. Admission to Genesis School is by referral only - please contact your school for more information.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, May 05, 2006
It's been 150 years since Sigmund Freud was born - the man who invented psychoanalysis and first identified the human unconscious. He coined the terms trauma and fixation, and pioneered work that involved using dreams to understand yourself better. Still, a fair amount of his work has been criticized, and some debunked. On the anniversary of his birth, we consider Freud's legacy on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 08, 2006
What worries you the most? The guy merging from the on-ramp while talking on his cell phone? The one passing you on the right at 80 miles per hour? Seems like a lot of drivers prize speed over safety, rudeness over courtesy... and are inexplicably averse to using their turn signals. But maybe that's just my perception. What's yours? Driving habits - and how they affect your safety on the road - on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 09, 2006
$11 more per quarter. That's how much of an increase in water rates northeast Ohioans who use Cleveland water can expect next year. Blame rising costs. Blame decreasing use, if you can believe that. Blame a water system built in the mid-1800s, one scheduled for - and in need of - extensive repair and improvement. How might these changes affect the quality and safety of your water? We'll talk about it on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, May 10, 2006
What happened on Election Day? That question continues being asked in Cuyahoga County, where the new electronic voting system got off to a rocky start. Polls opened late. Or they opened on time, but the machines didn't work. People got turned away; the tallying process got muddled. It took much too long to get reliable results. What happened? And what's being done to prevent problems in the future? We'll talk about it on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, May 11, 2006
Clinical psychologist and author Harriet Lerner has been dancing around relationship issues for decades. The Dance of Anger, The Dance of Intimacy, The Dance of Fear are a few of her bestselling books. She's in Cleveland this week to give a talk about the impact of shame and anxiety on relationships. We'll speak with her and take your calls on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, May 12, 2006
So, you go to your doctor for help with some condition. She prescribes a medication that you don't know she helped to develop, and in which she has a financial interest. Such connections among doctors, drug companies, and medical device manufacturers are not rare, and they raise concerns about conflict of interest. The Cleveland Clinic's been under scrutiny over that issue in recent months. We talk about a new report on the Clinic's practices on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 15, 2006
A pile of weights gathers dust in the basement, while in the living room you're chowing down on chips while arguing loudly with the TV. You'll start eating right and exercising soon - right? Maybe you have started - and stopped - an exercise program many times. Maybe you've tried a thousand diets, lost a thousand pounds, and gained back a thousand and three. The why of healthy living is obvious. We'll talk about the how later on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 16, 2006
With Bishop Anthony Pilla retiring from the Cleveland Catholic Diocese, it's the end of an era. What will the new era bring? Incoming Bishop Richard Lennon will face all kinds of challenges, from the continuing impact of the priest abuse scandal to demographic shifts that could close some churches. What are some of his options? We'll talk about it on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, May 17, 2006
You wouldn't get snowed on during a Browns home game, and the Super Bowl could come here. But are your comfort and pride worth the $90-million price tag? While a new plan for putting a roof on Browns Stadium is garnering support, questions remain: Who will pay for it? And, how do we know the new venue will actually generate business for Cleveland? The pros and cons of a domed football stadium on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, May 18, 2006
Something unusual happened on the floor of the U.S. Senate about two weeks ago: a Republican senator argued against cutting taxes. Ohio Senator George Voinovich said the Bush tax cuts should not continue, largely because of their impact on the deficit. Allowing the federal budget deficit to soar, he said, will bankrupt the country's future. Was he right? We'll talk about it on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, May 19, 2006
It seems like just yesterday the Pistons' Rasheed Wallace said he wasn't worried about the Cavs. Then he twisted his ankle. Then the Cavs won two more playoff games. Cavs fever sweeps through town as the series gets white hot - Wednesday night's win means the Cavs continue to rattle a team once thought unstoppable. Are we one away from taking it all? We'll talk about their chances and take your calls on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 22, 2006
It's definitely a buyer's market across Northeast Ohio with hundreds of houses to choose from, and plenty of good deals to be had. But if you're a seller, you're probably having a hard time. Maybe your home's been on the market for months; you've reduced the price a couple of times, and no takers. Do such experiences mirror what's happening nationally? Real estate is our topic on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Small businesses employ half of America's private sector workers, according to the federal government. And they account for half of private sector production. Experts say that small businesses also ratchet up competition and innovation and serve niche markets. So, the fate of small business affects everyone. What challenges are small businesses facing in Ohio? We'll talk about it on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, May 24, 2006
To define green building, you could make a long list of typical attributes: energy efficient; functional; non-toxic; and non-polluting. But that doesn't get to the heart of the matter. Green building is not a collection of design elements. It's a process designed to minimize harm... and it's on the rise. Maybe you're part of that trend; maybe you'd like to be. Green buildings and you on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Thursday, May 25, 2006
The solution to government waste... some say you put strict limits on spending, and let the chips fall where they may; others say such an approach cripples state government, and prevents it from doing what it's supposed to do: build and maintain infrastructure, and provide necessary services. We'll talk TEL-light, the new tax expenditure limitation law just passed by state legislators on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Friday, May 26, 2006
These numbers are always sobering: last year, 83 American soldiers died by their own hands. That's the greatest number of Army suicides since 1993. The Army has been increasing its suicide prevention efforts, yet the number of soldiers who commit suicide continues to climb. Why? What is being done to help the thousands of returning soldiers who suffer from post-traumatic stress? We'll talk about it on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Monday, May 29, 2006
Experiencing War: Families of War (Special Presentation) A mother visualizes her son's death at the exact moment it happens. A juvenile delinquent amazes her family by turning into a model soldier. Families of War presents these and other gripping stories of American veterans and their families. The program weaves a tapestry of conflict from World War I to the war in Iraq. It also includes insightful commentary from journalists who illuminate how wars continue after the shooting stops. Author Karen Spears Zacharias tells of her quest to find the facts surrounding her father's death in Vietnam. Marlene Lee, Red Cross volunteer since the 1970s, describes helping families and children in contemporary times deal with the loss of loved ones. Former Senator and Vietnam veteran Max Cleland hosts Families of War, revealing a deep personal understanding of the issues and passionate concern for veterans and their families.

90.3 at 9 for Tuesday, May 30, 2006
When you look out your front window, do you see an expanse of green, or a patch of dirt, decorated with weeds? Does it matter? Actually, it does. Turns out, how you care for your lawn affects more than just how it looks. Some say lawn chemicals are partly to blame for Lake Erie's dead zone. How can you have the lawn you want, without polluting? We'll talk about it on 90.3 at 9.

90.3 at 9 for Wednesday, May 31, 2006
$30,000 is this year's average pricetag for attendance at a top private university. State schools cost as much as $15,000. Financing a college education is a struggle. And consider what'll happen if costs continue to head sharply up. Parents could save money for 18 years and still not have enough to pay for college in the 2020s. Planning and paying for college is our topic on 90.3 at 9.