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Saturday, November 21, 2009
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Mondays, 7:30pm
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Monday, November 16, 2009

Economic Outlook
Unemployment Concerns

Dr. Irani of RESI's Applied Economics and Human Services group joins us for a look at efforts to spur job growth to help the economy recover.

  Daraius Irani, Ph.D.
Director of the Applied Economics Group, Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) at Towson University
Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI)

Monday, November 09, 2009

Swine Flu
Flu Shot update

Dr. Steven Czinn of the University of Maryland Medical center joins Jeff to talk about your kids and Flu Shots.

  Dr. Steven Czinn
Professor and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics Chief of Pediatrics, University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Steve Czinn at UMD Medical Center

Monday, November 09, 2009

Dixon Trial
Defense Attorney

Baltimore Attorney Warren Brown talks about the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon.

  Warren A. Brown, P.A.
Defense Attorney,

Monday, November 02, 2009

Sleep Disorders
Sleep Smarter

As we set our clocks back an hour, how do we best adjust our sleep habits to be on this new schedule. Moving into a season that is more dark and cold then bright and warm also has an affect on people as Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as winter depression or winter blues) can alter your outlook and mood. Dr. David Neubauer of the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders center talks about how to sleep smarter.

  Dr. David Neubauer
Associate Director, Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center
Sleep Smarter

Monday, October 26, 2009

Childrens Sports Injuries
Bumps and Bruises After School

The after school sports your kids compete in are getting more and more competitive. With increased intensity comes the potential for serious injuries. From bumps and bruises to concussions, Dr. Gerard Gioia and Dr. Bill Howard talk about when to seek a doctors care.

  Dr. Gerard Gioia
Chief of Neuropsychology at Children’s National Medical Center
Childrens National
  Dr. Bill Howard
Medical Director , The Arnold Palmer Sports Health Center at Union Memorial
Union Memorial Sports Medicine

Monday, October 26, 2009

Computer Update
Windows 7....worth the effort?

Computer guru Robert Wray joins Jeff to talk about the new Microsoft OS, Windows 7. We'll find out what the big deal is and if it's worth the price.

  Robert Wray
President, Founder- Innovative Technology Consulting Corporation
www.innovateusa.com

Monday, October 19, 2009

Some Simple Steps For The Stressed Out
Dealing with Depression

  Dr. James Gordon
Founder, The Center For Mind-Body Medicine
The Center For Mind-Body Medicine/ Author, Unstuck, Your Guide to the Seven Stage Journey Out of Depression

Monday, October 19, 2009

Health Care Alert
Swine Flu Update

We'll get the latest on H1N1 Flu vaccinations and find out when it's time to head to the hospital if you develop symptoms.

  Dr. Tanveer Gaibi
Chief of Emergency Medicine, Northwest Hospital
Northwest Hospital

Monday, October 05, 2009

Sports Update
Ravens and the O's

Kevin Cowherd of The Baltimore Sun joins Jeff for a wrap of the O's season and a brighter outlook for the Ravens.

  Kevin Cowherd
Sports Columnist, The Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun

Monday, September 28, 2009

National Parks
Hampton National Historic Site and Fort McHenry

Jeff talks with Ranger Vince Vaise of the National Park Service about two of Maryland's National Park sights, Hampton National Historic Site and Fort McHenry.

  Vince Vaise
Chief of Interpretation at Hampton National Historic Site and Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Fort McHenry

Monday, September 28, 2009

Seasonal & H1N1 Flu Advice
Who should be vaccinated?

Dr. Vento of Mercy Medical Center joins us to answer your questions about the seasonal flu and H1N1. This is the time of the year to start thinking about flu shots...who should get their shots, will it be a bad strain this year, are there enough flu shots for everyone?

  Dr. Thomas Vento
Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center

Monday, September 21, 2009

Healthcare
The on-going debate

Congressman Kratovil joins us to discuss the on-going healthcare debate and other hot issues facing the U.S. House of Representatives.

  Rep. Frank Kratovil
(D), 1st Congressional District, (Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset counties; & parts of Anne Arundel, Baltimore & Harford counties), Maryland
Office of Congressman Kratovil

Monday, September 14, 2009

Education
The Upcoming School Year

State School Superintendent Nancy Grasmick joins Jeff to talk about the upcoming school year. Maryland public schools were recently ranked #1 in the nation and the system has embarked on a campaign to increase Financial Literacy.

  Nancy Grasmick, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools, Maryland State Department of Education
http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE

Monday, August 17, 2009

Verizon
What's next for wireless technology?

The first wireless call was made 25 years ago. Tonight we'll discuss everything from how far the technology has come since that first call, texting and driving and what's next for wireless technology.

  Mike Maiorana
Regional President, Verizon Wireless
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/index.html

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