PM Public Radio
Wall to wall coverage of Michael Jackson’s death and the public’s reaction dominates the airwaves today, and public radio has been no exception. The PM programs continue the coverage. ATC leads with news of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the King of Pop’s cause of death, and The World lives up to its name by getting reactions from fans in China, India, and other spots around the globe. Meanwhile, Marketplace’s Stephen Beard reports from London, where Jackson was to kick off a comeback tour next month. Other top stopries on today’s PM programs include:
Marketplace: Contracts for drilling in Iraqi oil fields are scheduled to go up for auction soon, but the country’s parliament has yet to set regulatory rules. And as Jeff Tyler reports, this has many concerned that corruption and bureaucracy will block any potential economic gains for the Iraqi people.
All Things Considered: Leaders from the Group of 8 (G8) nations met in Trieste, Italy today. Afghanistan was supposed to dominate the agenda, but instead the focus is on Iran. Sylvia Poggioli has the story.
The World: Science correspondent David Kohn reports on the problem of “soft food.” Apparently, the growth of the soft food diet may be the lead culprit on our losing battle with obesity.
