Today's talk shows on WMUB (http://www.wmub.org/Today.html)

Wednesday, January 26, 2000

Diane Rehm: Census 2000; actor John Rubinstein on his father,
legendary pianist Artur Rubinstein
Fresh Air: children's author Christopher Curtis
Public Interest: new treatments for substance abuse
Talk of the Nation: theories of rape; spanking in childrearing
All Things Considered: beyond the New Hampshire primary: Al Gore
seeks support from black voters

Friday on WMUB Forum: U.S. Census troubles and techniques

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    The Diane Rehm Show, 10-12 noon (*2 full hours on WMUB)

10-11: Census 2000: The 2000 census is underway, with surveys being
delivered to households across the country.  The information will be
used to redraw political boundaries in line with federal policies
designed to create fairness in the democratic process.  The data will
also be used to study changes and trends in American demographics.
The director of the census, Census Bureau Director Kenneth Prewitt
(PROO it) talks with Diane about how it will happen, new features,
and the importance of the census.

11-12: John Rubinstein on Arthur Rubinstein: On the occasion of the
release of a comprehensive discography of the late pianist Arthur
Rubinstein's work, his son John Rubinstein talks about his life and
career.



    Fresh Air with Terry Gross, 12:06-1 p.m.

With only his second book, children's book author CHRISTOPHER CURTIS
has become the only writer to win both of the literature's most
coveted awards.  A talk with CHRISTOPHER CURTIS, author of "Bud, Not
Buddy."

       For tapes and transcripts of Fresh Air, call Toll-Free 1-(877)-21-FRESH.


    Public Interest

Host: Kojo Nnamdi

WITH EACH PASSING YEAR, WE GAIN GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCIENCE
BEHIND SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY AND POSSIBLE TREATMENTS.  THE DIRECTORS
OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE, AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM JOIN KOJO TO DISCUSS NEW RESEARCH AND
TREATMENTS FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
         Guests: 1. Dr. Alan I. Leshner, director, National Institute
of Drug Abuse; 2. Dr. Enoch Gordis, director, National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism


    Talk of the Nation, 2-4 p.m. (*live on WMUB)

Host: Melinda Penkava

HOUR ONE:  THEORIES OF RAPE

HOUR TWO: SPANKING IN CHILDREARING: the propriety of spanking in raising kids



    All Things Considered, 4-7 p.m.

A look just beyond the New Hampshire primary. We'll hear a meeting at
Hal's Diner in Hartford, Connecticut with a group Al Gore is counting
on to help him win the Democratic nomination -- black voters.



    WMUB Forum, 9-10 a.m., repeated 7-8 p.m.

News Director Darrel Gray with an hour of conversations with guests,
and listener e-mail comments and questions
(http://www.wmub.org/forumcomment.html).

Friday, January 28: U.S. Census troubles and techniques

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