Today's Talk Shows on WMUB (http://www.wmub.org/today)

Wednesday, December 19, 2001

Sound Health with Cheri Lawson (9am - 10am)
        Mental Illness. Guests: Dr. David Knight, clinical 
psychologist, Lawrenceburg, Indiana and visiting professor at Miami 
University; and Dr. James Curell, Director of Hospital Psychiatry, 
University Hospital, Cincinnati and Associate Professor of Clinical 
Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

The Diane Rehm Show (10am - Noon)
        Hour one: Admiral Blair: Diane talks with Admiral Dennis 
Blair, head of the US Pacific command, about his recent tour of 
southeast Asia and about how military strategy is changing in that 
region since September 11th.
        Hour two: Psychologist Howard Gardner talks about what it 
means to do "good work" -- work that is both professionally 
fulfilling and socially responsible. His new book, "Good Work" (Basic 
Books), is based on in-depth interviews with people working in the 
fields of journalism and genetics. He and his co-authors talked with 
the interviewees about their feelings about their jobs and the 
contributions they make through their work.

Fresh Air with Terry Gross (noon - 1pm)
        The story of F-B-I double agent Robert Philip Hanssen. Terry 
talks with DAVID VISE, author of "The Bureau and the Mole."

Public Interest with Kojo Nnamdi (1pm - 2pm)
        You often hear about Russia-U.S. foreign relations, but not 
about the lives of regular people. A photojournalist and a radio 
documentarian join Kojo with their observations, ten years after the 
fall of the Soviet Union. Guests: 1. Reese Erlich, Radio Producer, 
The Russia Project; 2. Shepard Sherbell, photojournalist, author of 
"Soviets: Pictures from the End of the USSR" (pub: Yale Univ. Press)

Talk of the Nation with Neal Conan (2pm - 4pm)
        Hour one: ALTRUISM: A Washington Post writer donated a kidney 
to her colleague and friend. Neal talks with Martha McNeil Hamilton 
and Warren Brown about their incredible story.
        Hour two: LYING ON YOUR RESUME: Notre Dame football coach, 
George O'Leary resigned last week after a couple of whoppers were 
found on his resume. Have you lied on your resume? What fibs are you 
telling?

All Things Considered (4pm - 7pm)
        Reviewer Alan Cheuse offers his picks for holiday reading 
later today. There's something for just about everyone: poetry, 
novels, and nonfiction. Curl up by the fire or by your radio. We'll 
hear readings from the authors.


coming up soon in local talk
        (live and interactive 9am - 10am, repeated 7pm - 8pm)

Tomorrow on the Todd Mundt Show (no pm repeat due to HawkTawk)
        1) A copyright battle is brewing over intellectual property 
and academic work. Author Corynne McSherry talks about academic work, 
who writes it, who uses it, and who - if anyone - should get the 
credit. McSherry's book is "Who Owns Academic Work? Battling for 
Control of Intellectual Property". 2) Scientists are learning about 
the atmposhere of other planets with a new technique. When the planet 
is between Earth and its parent star, scientists can see the light of 
the star shining through its atmosphere. David Charbonneau is from 
the California Institute of Technology. 3) Maurice Sendak, author of 
"Where the Wild Things Are", has been creating and illustrating 
children's books for over fifty years. He talks with Todd today about 
his love of art, his inspiration for his work, and why he addresses a 
child's fears and disappointments in his books.

Friday on WMUB Forum with Darrel Gray
        Reading to children. Editor and author Janet Schulman talks 
about the importance of parents and children reading together.

Monday on Interconnect with John Hingsbergen and Cheri Lawson
        An Interconnected Christmas. A special recorded version of 
our show with reflections on the meaning and practice of Christmas 
from nine of today's most forward-thinking thinkers. Featured 
guests:  George Whitton, New Thought Unity Center, Cincinnati; Pat 
Betty, Aroma Therapy Institute; Betty Eadie, author, Embraced by the 
Light; Rev. Peter Matthews, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Oxford, OH; Barbara 
Biziou, author, The Joy of Ritual; Richard Francis, practical mystic; 
Laurie Beth Jones, author The Path and Jesus:CEO;   Margaret 
Starbird, author, The Goddess in the Gospels: Reclaiming the Sacred 
Feminine;  Dr. Deepak Chopra, author, speaker, Director of the Chopra 
Center.



Holiday Specials

Paul Winter Consort Winter Solstice (Friday, 8 pm)
        Paul Winter's gala 20th anniversary concert, recorded in New 
York's Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Performers include Mickey 
Hart of The Grateful Dead and the Paul Winter Consort. Produced by: 
Murray Street Productions for NPR.

Ornaments and Icing: Songs and Stories of Christmas (Friday, 10 pm)
        A third edition of last year's Gabriel Award-winning program, 
new for 2001. Holiday music, stories and anecdotes from Mary Chapin 
Carpenter, Josh White, Jr., Judy Collins, Janis Ian, Ramblin' Jack 
Elliot and others. Host: Jim Blum.

A Jazz Piano Christmas 10; Saturday, December 22, 7-8 am, 2-3 pm
        Dianne Reeves hosts this collection of Jazz Piano Christmases 
past, dedicated to the memory of previous host Mel Tormé. Featured 
artists include: Dick Hyman, Diana Krall, Chucho Valdes, Joanne 
Brackeen, Cyrus Chestnut, Kenny Barron, and Shirley Horn.

A Jazz Piano Christmas 12; Saturday, December 22, 3-4 pm; Sunday, 
December 23, 7-8 am
        Nancy Wilson hosts the latest incarnation of this NPR jazz 
tradition. This year's lineup of jazz stars performing their unique 
and highly individual stylings of holiday favorites include Billy 
Taylor, Roger Kellaway, Michael Feinstein, Barbara Carroll, and Karin 
Allyson.

A Change of Season: Stories of Holiday Traditions, Memories, and 
Meaning; Sunday, December 23, 4-5 pm
        There are elements in the holiday season that connect us all. 
"A Change of Season" uses documentary vignettes to reflect on the 
search for common threads in several uncommon stories about the 
winter holidays. Produced by: WKSU.

Almost Christmas (An Almost Monday Special); Sunday, December 23, 6-9 pm
        An eclectic mix of Christmas music, including acoustic, jazz, 
blues and world music. Hosted by Miami University students who 
normally present Almost Monday every Sunday evening.

Interconnect with John Hingsbergen and Cheri Lawson
        An Interconnected Christmas. A special recorded version of 
our show with reflections on the meaning and practice of Christmas 
from nine of today's most forward-thinking thinkers. Featured 
guests:  George Whitton, New Thought Unity Center, Cincinnati; Pat 
Betty, Aroma Therapy Institute; Betty Eadie, author, Embraced by the 
Light; Rev. Peter Matthews, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Oxford, OH; Barbara 
Biziou, author, The Joy of Ritual; Richard Francis, practical mystic; 
Laurie Beth Jones, author The Path and Jesus:CEO;   Margaret 
Starbird, author, The Goddess in the Gospels: Reclaiming the Sacred 
Feminine;  Dr. Deepak Chopra, author, speaker, Director of the Chopra 
Center.

A Mama Jazz Christmas Eve; Monday, December 24, 8-9 pm
        Our own Mama Jazz brings you all her favorite Christmas 
music, performed by her favorite jazz artists. A perfect way to relax 
and enjoy the evening.


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