Tuesday, August 26
Segment A: The "CSI" Effect
An Associated Press review of accredited forensic science programs in the United States found about 75 percent of graduates are women, an increase from about 64 percent in 2000. What's drawing so many women to a career in the crime lab? We'll talk about it today on HearSay.
Segment B: Amethyst Initiative
College presidents from about 100 of the nation's best-known universities are calling on lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18, saying current laws encourage binge drinking on campus. We'll open up our phone lines to the voices of Hampton Roads and see what you think about this issue.
Wednesday, August 27
Virginia Connection
We'll talk about the latest news from the Mile-High city as the Democratic National Convention continues. Among the scores of party activists, journalists, and politicians are many with a Virginia connection. We'll hear from some of them today and give you an insider's view on HearSay.
Thursday, August 28
McCain’s Choice
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman and former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge are all on the radar as possible running mates for Republican Presidential nominee-in-waiting John McCain. McCain is expected to name his choice on his 72nd birthday this weekend. We’ll talk about what the various choices would mean for the Republican ticket and invite you to call in with your comments.
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Friday, August 29
Segment A: Going the Distance
The wide variety of communications technologies available make long-distance relationships
a bit easier to manage, but with transportation costs sky high, partners who live apart are
feeling the financial strain. We'll talk about the recent increase in long-distance relationships and commuter marriages with Dr. Stephanie Coontz, director of the Council on Contemporary Families and the discuss the challenges and rewards of these relationships with Chris Bell, the co-author of 'The Long-Distance Relationship Survival Guide'.
Segment B: Janis Ian
Our guest host Barbara Hamm Lee talks with Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Janis
Ian, who recently published a memoir, 'Society's Child', recounting her forty-plus years in the music industry. We'll also bring you an interview with Daniel Levitin, whose new book, 'The World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human Nature', explains his theory that every song can be placed in one of six categories: friendship, joy, comfort, knowledge, religion and love.
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