Today's Talk Shows on WMUB (http://www.wmub.org/today)
Friday, December 14, 2001
WMUB Forum with Darrel Gray (9am - 10am, repeated 7 - 8 pm)
The Graying of America.
The Diane Rehm Show (10am - Noon)
Hour One: News Roundup: A panel of journalists joins Diane
for review and analysis of the week's top national and international
news stories. Guests: David Corn, The Nation; Tony Blankley,
Washington Times; Jeanne Cummings, Wall Street Journal
Hour two: Robin Wright: Robin Wright of the LA Times
discusses her book "Sacred Rage: The Wrath of Militant Islam"
(Touchstone), recently updated and re-released to meet Americans'
demand for more information on the kind of movements that led to the
terrorist attacks on September 11th.
Fresh Air with Terry Gross (noon - 1pm)
Fans of the series "Six Feet Under" can see rebroadcasts of
the 13 original episodes now on HBO on Wednesday nights. On the next
archive edition of Fresh Air we feature an interview with the show’s
creator ALAN BALL. He also wrote and directed the film "American
Beauty." Also, JOHN POWERS reviews "The Royal Tenenbaums."
Public Interest with Kojo Nnamdi (1pm - 2pm)
Centuries of immigrants from places as diverse as Syria,
Argentina, Germany, and Morocco have all influenced the cuisine of
Israel. Join Kojo and cookbook author Joan Nathan for a
mouth-watering discussion, from fruit soup to eggplant dip. GUESTS:
Joan Nathan, "The Foods of Israel Today" (Pub: Knopf)
Talk of the Nation/Science Friday with Ira Flatow (2pm - 4pm)
Hour one: FIGHTING DRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIA/MAMMOGRAM
DEBATE/SCIENCE BOOKS: the value of routine mammograms in fighting
breast cancer. Plus, a new way of blocking bacterial infections, and
science books for your holiday shopping list.
Hour two: THE GOALS OF PHYSICS / SCIENCE GIFTS: competing
theories of the universe. Plus, the latest scienceand technology
gifts.
All Things Considered (4pm - 7pm)
September 11th has prompted people of many religions to
deliberately go without food for a time, as they call on God for
peace and healing. Fasting is common to many religions. The Pope has
called Roman Catholics to a day of fasting today, and Ramadan, the
Muslim month of fasting comes to a climax this weekend. Why so many
people are fasting, and what they hope to accomplish.
coming up soon in local talk
(live and interactive 9am - 10am, repeated 7pm - 8pm)
SPECIAL: Chanukah: Its Story in Words & Song (4pm Sunday)
Leonard Nimoy hosts a brand new version of this holiday
classic, featuring fresh musical performances by the Western Wind.
The powerful story of Chanukah is told with memorable musical
illustrations drawn from the whole range of music history, medieval
to modern.
Monday on Interconnect with John Hingsbergen and Cheri Lawson
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Tuesday on Help Desk
Mac and PC questions answered by Ted Beerman and Guy Moore.
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Wednesday on Sound Health with Cheri Lawson
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.
Holiday Specials
Wintersongs with Kitka (Friday, 8 pm)
This women's ensemble from California has dazzled public
radio listeners with their appearances on A Prairie Home Companion. A
holiday collection of exotic seasonal selections from Balkan and
Slavic nations, sung with Kitka's trademark combination of precision
and soulfulness.
Do You Hear What I Hear?: A Holiday Folk Tour (Friday, 9 pm)
Judy Collins hosts musical takes on the holiday season from
folk artists. Many new originals both thoughtful and tongue in cheek;
rarely heard traditional carols; and a few holiday favorites.
Produced by: Paul Ingles of Cedar Creek Studios, with KUNM,
Albuquerque.
Chanukah: Its Story in Words & Song (Sunday, 4 pm)
Leonard Nimoy hosts a brand new version of this holiday
classic, featuring fresh musical performances by the Western Wind.
The powerful story of Chanukah is told with memorable musical
illustrations drawn from the whole range of music history, medieval
to modern.
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General Manager, WMUB Public Radio
Williams Hall, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056
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