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

Tuesday, June 27, 2000

Diane Rehm: alcohol in America; Dominican novelist Julia Alvarez
Fresh Air: Samuel L Jackson, the star of "Shaft"
Public Interest: on-line job searches
Talk of the Nation: democracy in Zimbabwe; parents as a voting bloc
All Things Considered: a profile of Pennsylvania's Republican
governor Tom Ridge, a possible Vice Presidential choice

Friday on WMUB Forum: buying a used car

New show: Monday on Interconnect: spirituality and patriotism

tomorrow on For questions about Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation,
or All Things Considered, call NPR's Audience Services at (202)
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     The Diane Rehm Show, 10-12 noon (*2 full hours live on WMUB)

10-11: Alcohol in America: An estimated 14 million Americans are
alcoholics. Many have recovered and rebuilt their lives with the help
and support of family, friends, and 12-step or other types of
programs. But treatment advocates, recovered alcoholics, and law
enforcement professionals say that alcoholism isn't just an
individual crisis, nor even a family crisis, but a societal crisis.
A panel talks about the place of alcohol in American culture and
society.
         Guests: Stacia Murphy, president of the National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence; in recovery from alcoholism since
1976; Mathea Falco, president, Drug Strategies; Dr. Morris Chafetz,
president of the Health Education Foundation and  former director of
the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

11-12: Julia Alvarez: Julia Alvarez discusses her new novel, "In the
Name of Salome" (Algonquin).  It's based on the lives of Salome Urena
(SAL o may oo RAY nya), a poet who became one of the Dominican
Republic's national icons when she was only 17, and her daughter
Camila (ca MILL a), who spent her own career teaching at Vassar. The
author talks about researching and writing about some of the most
famous figures and turbulent times in her own homeland.



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

Samuel L Jackson, the star of "Shaft", talks about his movies and his life.

        For tapes and transcripts of Fresh Air, call Burrelle's
toll-free at 1-877-21-FRESH (NEW number as of 6/12/2000).


     Public Interest

Host: Kojo Nnamdi

WHETHER YOU ARE A NEW COLLEGE GRADUATE, A MID-CAREER EXECUTIVE, OR
SIMPLY LOOKING TO SWITCH CAREERS, ONLINE JOB SEARCHES OFFER A LOT OF
PROMISE. TECH TUESDAY GUESTS DISCUSS WHAT YOU CAN FIND ON THE NET,
WHICH SITES ARE THE BEST, AND WHICH ONES DON'T DELIVER.
         Guests: 1. Kristina M. Ackely, author of "100 Top Internet
Job Sites"; 2. Carrie Johnson, Washington Post business/tech
columnist; 3. David Morman, Director of Research and Development,
Office of Technology in the Employment Training Division, U.S.
Department of Labor)


     Talk of the Nation, 2-4 p.m.

Host: Juan Williams

HR 1: ZIMBABWE: the evolving democracy in Zimbabwe

HR 2: PARENTS AS A VOTING BLOC: could they influence the outcome of
the presidential race?



     All Things Considered, 4-7 p.m.

The Republican party platform takes a strong stance against abortion.
But the party's likely Presidential candidate may be considering a
running mate who supports abortion rights. One of the possible
choices: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge. We'll hear a profile of the
Pennsylvania Governor



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

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

Friday, June 30: Buying a used car

We'll be talking about how to avoid common used car pitfalls like bad
exhaust systems, hidden engine troubles, and buying a "lemon".
         Guests: Micheal Simmons, Master Mechanic and owner of Bramble
Service and Body Shop in West Chester; Larry Gamache, car fraud
expert.



     Interconnect, 9-10 a.m., repeated 7-8 p.m., Mondays beginning July 3

Program Director John Hingsbergen and Cheri Lawson host a lively hour
of discussion on  spirituality, self-care, alternative health care
and lifestyle issues (http://www.wmub.org/interconnect.html).

Monday, July 3: Spirituality and patriotism

         Guests: Dr. Steve DeLue, Prof. Of Political Science, Miami
University; Richard Francis, "practical mystic,"  author and
spiritual teacher

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