'Conversations' is a public affairs program that looks at issues and how they affect individuals, families, our local communities and the nation. On each show, host Lizz Sommars explores an issue with newsmakers, pundits, authors, doctors, educators and others who express their views on these topics. Topics covered include the economy, education, the environment, government, terrorism, youth and family, health, discrimination, poverty, aging issues and spirituality.
Lizz Sommars bio:
Lizz Sommars is a veteran reporter who has over 25 years experience in radio News and Public affairs, and has hosted 'Conversations' since 1999. She is also a first-place national award winner for her 5-part public affairs series 'Children and Sugar Addiction' presented by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
'Different Learners', Jane Healy, Ph.D., www.janehealy.com, about childrens' learning problems.
'Click', Rom Brafman, Ph,D. about the magic of instant connections with others and experiences.
'The Real Grey's Anatomy', Andrew Holtz, www.holtzreport.com, on an inside look at surgical residents.
'Prime Time Health', www. Dr. William Sears, www.askdrsears.com., on a head-to-toe, healthy living program.
7/18/10
'Not Intuitively Obvious', J.A. Rodriguez, www.NotIntuitivelyObvious.com about the BP Gulf Oil spill.
'The Ducks & Us Songbook Movie', Pamela Sackett, www.emolit.org, www.farawayentertainment.com.
'Secrets of Great Marriages', Linda & Charlie Bloom, www.bloomwork.com.
7/11/10
'Blind Descent', James M. Tabor, www.jamesmtabor.com, on finding the deepest place on Earth.
'Pandora's Seed', Spencer Wells, Ph.D., www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic, on the effects of civilization on our biology.
'Get the Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring', Ford Myers, www.getthejobbook.com.
7/4/10
'Wireless Radiation Rescue' , Kerry Crofton, Ph.D., www.radiationrescue.org, on the dangers of electro-pollution.
'Understanding the Digital Generation', Lee Crockett, www.committedsardine.com, on how the digital generation learns.
'On the List', Harlan Abrahams, www.harlanabrahams.com, on the nation's organ transplant system.
