http://www.miamiherald.com/wlrn/index.html en-us © The Miami Herald Media Company Wed, 14 May 2008 21:35:59 EDT http://media.miamiherald.com/images/podcast/943/podlogo150px.jpg http://www.miamiherald.com/wlrn/index.html Listen in as the WLRN | Miami Herald News staff brings you audio reports on the top stories of interest to the South Florida community every weekday or listen live at www.miamiherald.com/wlrn/ no Listen in as the WLRN | Miami Herald News staff brings you audio reports on the top stories of interest to the South Florida community every weekday or listen live at www.miamiherald.com/wlrn/ Miami Herald Miami Herald miamifeedback@miamiherald.com With Barack Obama closing in on the nomination, there are indications that he may have a tough job closing a reliable block of Democratic voters. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman went to Pompano Beach to find out if Barack Obama has a problem with some in South Florida's Jewish community. With Barack Obama closing in on the nomination, there are indications that he may have a tough job closing a reliable block of Democratic voters. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman went to Pompano Beach to find out if Barack Obama has a pro... With Barack Obama closing in on the nomination, there are indications that he may have a tough job closing a reliable block of Democratic voters. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman went to Pompano Beach to find out if Barack Obama has a problem with some in South Florida's Jewish community. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/14/16/ObamaJews-SD-Latzman_5-13.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:20:19 EDT As the economy has turned south, so too have donations to local religious organizations working to help the needy. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more. As the economy has turned south, so too have donations to local religious organizations working to help the needy. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more. As the economy has turned south, so too have donations to local religious organizations working to help the needy. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/13/17/Giving-WR-Johnson-514.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 04:35:10 EDT Thanks to surging copper prices, it now costs more than one cent to make one penny. That has Congress taking steps to revive something that some Floridians may remember from World War II: the steel penny. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports from Capitol Hill. Thanks to surging copper prices, it now costs more than one cent to make one penny. That has Congress taking steps to revive something that some Floridians may remember from World War II: the steel penny. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports from Capi... Thanks to surging copper prices, it now costs more than one cent to make one penny. That has Congress taking steps to revive something that some Floridians may remember from World War II: the steel penny. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports from Capitol Hill. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/13/17/SteelPenny-WR-Johnson-514.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 04:35:10 EDT Even with her big victory in West Virginia Tuesday, it's still an uphill climb for Hillary Clinton in her quest to surpass Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. As WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman tells us, many of the area's party leaders are preparing for the endgame. Even with her big victory in West Virginia Tuesday, it's still an uphill climb for Hillary Clinton in her quest to surpass Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. As WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman tells us, many of the area's party ... Even with her big victory in West Virginia Tuesday, it's still an uphill climb for Hillary Clinton in her quest to surpass Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. As WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman tells us, many of the area's party leaders are preparing for the endgame. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/14/16/DemsEnd-SD-Latzman_5-14.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:20:19 EDT The US Army Corps of Engineers is working to build support for a revised plan to remake part of the historic Tamiami Trail. The new proposal for the roadway -- which cuts through the Everglades -- would allow more water to flow through, reaching Everglades National Park. But it would come at a higher price. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Fernandez has more. The US Army Corps of Engineers is working to build support for a revised plan to remake part of the historic Tamiami Trail. The new proposal for the roadway -- which cuts through the Everglades -- would allow more water to flow through, reaching... The US Army Corps of Engineers is working to build support for a revised plan to remake part of the historic Tamiami Trail. The new proposal for the roadway -- which cuts through the Everglades -- would allow more water to flow through, reaching Everglades National Park. But it would come at a higher price. WLRN Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Fernandez has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/12/18/Skyway-SD-Fernandez-513.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT A resolution to Florida's delegate debacle is fast approaching. Democratic Party leaders are fielding two options to get Florida's delegates to this convention and as Trimmel Gomes reports state party officials say the seating arrangements will all be figured out by the end of the month. Trimmel Gomes A resolution to Florida's delegate debacle is fast approaching. Democratic Party leaders are fielding two options to get Florida's delegates to this convention and as Trimmel Gomes reports state party officials say the seating arrangements will a... A resolution to Florida's delegate debacle is fast approaching. Democratic Party leaders are fielding two options to get Florida's delegates to this convention and as Trimmel Gomes reports state party officials say the seating arrangements will all be figured out by the end of the month. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/12/18/Delegates-WR-Gomes-513.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT The union for nurses at Jackson Health System wants mandatory limits on how many patients each nurse should have to handle. Nurses met in Miami to discuss these concerns Monday . WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story. The union for nurses at Jackson Health System wants mandatory limits on how many patients each nurse should have to handle. Nurses met in Miami to discuss these concerns Monday . WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story. The union for nurses at Jackson Health System wants mandatory limits on how many patients each nurse should have to handle. Nurses met in Miami to discuss these concerns Monday . WLRN Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/12/18/Nurses-SD-Johnson-513.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT If you're planning a Central Florida vacation this year, get ready to meet the Simpsons, play tug-of-war with a Bengal tiger and get seriously wet. Miami Herald Travel Editor Jane Wooldridge has this review of what's new at the theme parks. If you're planning a Central Florida vacation this year, get ready to meet the Simpsons, play tug-of-war with a Bengal tiger and get seriously wet. Miami Herald Travel Editor Jane Wooldridge has this review of what's new at the theme parks. If you're planning a Central Florida vacation this year, get ready to meet the Simpsons, play tug-of-war with a Bengal tiger and get seriously wet. Miami Herald Travel Editor Jane Wooldridge has this review of what's new at the theme parks. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/11/20/ThemeParks-SD-Wooldridge-512.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:35:52 EDT What started out as a science project has grown into a profitable family business for four Palm Beach County kids who are teaching their neighbors what "going green" really means. Chris DiMattei with details. What started out as a science project has grown into a profitable family business for four Palm Beach County kids who are teaching their neighbors what "going green" really means. Chris DiMattei with details. What started out as a science project has grown into a profitable family business for four Palm Beach County kids who are teaching their neighbors what "going green" really means. Chris DiMattei with details. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/11/20/FarmKids-WR-Dimattei-512.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:31:55 EDT Despite proposed budget cuts, the Miami-Dade school district's Dial-a-Teacher program will remain open for another year. Miami Herald education writer Kathleen McGrory has more. Despite proposed budget cuts, the Miami-Dade school district's Dial-a-Teacher program will remain open for another year. Miami Herald education writer Kathleen McGrory has more. Despite proposed budget cuts, the Miami-Dade school district's Dial-a-Teacher program will remain open for another year. Miami Herald education writer Kathleen McGrory has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/11/20/Dial-SD-McGrory.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:29:49 EDT Leaders of Florida's Department of Children and Families will meet with community-based care groups Monday in Orlando. The meeting comes after the recent legislative session that saw dramatic cuts to all kinds of services. Florida Public Radio's Margie Menzel has a look at how DCF is planning to handle the leaner times. Leaders of Florida's Department of Children and Families will meet with community-based care groups Monday in Orlando. The meeting comes after the recent legislative session that saw dramatic cuts to all kinds of services. Florida Public Radio's ... Leaders of Florida's Department of Children and Families will meet with community-based care groups Monday in Orlando. The meeting comes after the recent legislative session that saw dramatic cuts to all kinds of services. Florida Public Radio's Margie Menzel has a look at how DCF is planning to handle the leaner times. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/11/20/DCF-SD-Menzel-512.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:12:52 EDT Although high-speed Internet use is becoming more common overall, data shows that many lower-income households are still not as connected. The Friday Business Report visits one center where Overtown youth get Internet access, and Technology Reporter Bridget Carey talks to another group that hopes to make broadband access more affordable in Miami. Although high-speed Internet use is becoming more common overall, data shows that many lower-income households are still not as connected. The Friday Business Report visits one center where Overtown youth get Internet access, and Technology Repor... Although high-speed Internet use is becoming more common overall, data shows that many lower-income households are still not as connected. The Friday Business Report visits one center where Overtown youth get Internet access, and Technology Reporter Bridget Carey talks to another group that hopes to make broadband access more affordable in Miami. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/09/14/FBR-2008-05-09_mp3.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 17:10:06 EDT Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama took some time off the campaign trail to visit lawmakers at the US Capitol. South Florida Democrat Alcee Hastings told Obama he needs to focus some attention on the Florida delegates before the convention. Matt Laslo reports from Washington. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama took some time off the campaign trail to visit lawmakers at the US Capitol. South Florida Democrat Alcee Hastings told Obama he needs to focus some attention on the Florida delegates before the conve... Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama took some time off the campaign trail to visit lawmakers at the US Capitol. South Florida Democrat Alcee Hastings told Obama he needs to focus some attention on the Florida delegates before the convention. Matt Laslo reports from Washington. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/09/06/ObamaVictory-WR-Laslo-59.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 08:53:06 EDT Some of Florida's most prominent Christian conservatives are speaking out about a new document aimed at redefining the evangelical movement. W-L-R-N Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story. Some of Florida's most prominent Christian conservatives are speaking out about a new document aimed at redefining the evangelical movement. W-L-R-N Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story. Some of Florida's most prominent Christian conservatives are speaking out about a new document aimed at redefining the evangelical movement. W-L-R-N Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has the story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/09/06/Evangelical-SD-Johnson-59.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 08:52:54 EDT Results of the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test were released Thursday. Michael Hibblen spoke with the Miami Herald education reporter for a look at how Broward and Miami-Dade schools did. Results of the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test were released Thursday. Michael Hibblen spoke with the Miami Herald education reporter for a look at how Broward and Miami-Dade schools did. Results of the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test were released Thursday. Michael Hibblen spoke with the Miami Herald education reporter for a look at how Broward and Miami-Dade schools did. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/09/06/FCAT-TW-Hibblen-59.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 08:52:44 EDT http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/09/06/Daughters-SD-Fleming.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 08:52:36 EDT The Senate is renewing the National Flood Insurance Program with mixed results for Florida. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Jodi Breisler has more. The Senate is renewing the National Flood Insurance Program with mixed results for Florida. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Jodi Breisler has more. The Senate is renewing the National Flood Insurance Program with mixed results for Florida. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Jodi Breisler has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/08/06/CristDc-WR-Breisler-58.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2008 10:24:21 EDT As it turns out, more than you might think. A baseball legend visited some Broward teachers yesterday to tell a cautionary tale about the importance of a good education. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman has more. As it turns out, more than you might think. A baseball legend visited some Broward teachers yesterday to tell a cautionary tale about the importance of a good education. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman has more. As it turns out, more than you might think. A baseball legend visited some Broward teachers yesterday to tell a cautionary tale about the importance of a good education. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/08/06/Baseball_SD_Latzman_5-7.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2008 10:20:34 EDT Thursday marks 60 years since the creation of the state of Israel, and it's a day that has special significance in south Florida--home to many Israelis and boasting the 3rd largest population of Jews in the entire country. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman spoke with Israel's top ranking official in Florida to find out more on the strong connection between the two places. Thursday marks 60 years since the creation of the state of Israel, and it's a day that has special significance in south Florida--home to many Israelis and boasting the 3rd largest population of Jews in the entire country. WLRN-Miami Herald Repo... Thursday marks 60 years since the creation of the state of Israel, and it's a day that has special significance in south Florida--home to many Israelis and boasting the 3rd largest population of Jews in the entire country. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman spoke with Israel's top ranking official in Florida to find out more on the strong connection between the two places. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/08/06/Israel-SD-Latzman_5-8.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2008 09:43:49 EDT It's been a lucrative time for South Florida in movie making. But in the coming weeks dramatic cuts to Florida's film subsidies take effect, cutting a 25-million-dollar fund credited with making 2008 a banner year for production work. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has more. It's been a lucrative time for South Florida in movie making. But in the coming weeks dramatic cuts to Florida's film subsidies take effect, cutting a 25-million-dollar fund credited with making 2008 a banner year for production work. WLRN-Miami... It's been a lucrative time for South Florida in movie making. But in the coming weeks dramatic cuts to Florida's film subsidies take effect, cutting a 25-million-dollar fund credited with making 2008 a banner year for production work. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/07/23/Film-WR-Fleming.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2008 09:19:23 EDT Pro free trade Republicans led by Florida Senator Mel Martinez want a trade agreement with Colombia. But as Jodi Breisler reports, it's unlikely to happen this election year. Pro free trade Republicans led by Florida Senator Mel Martinez want a trade agreement with Colombia. But as Jodi Breisler reports, it's unlikely to happen this election year. Pro free trade Republicans led by Florida Senator Mel Martinez want a trade agreement with Colombia. But as Jodi Breisler reports, it's unlikely to happen this election year. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/07/23/HispanicFree-WR-Breisler-58.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2008 09:19:11 EDT It's not only a popular past-time for those who can see, but those who can not. After discovering that recipes and cooking tips were popular topics of conversation among the blind, a veteran TV producer created Cooking Without Looking. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look at the nation's first television cooking show that caters to those with vision loss. It's not only a popular past-time for those who can see, but those who can not. After discovering that recipes and cooking tips were popular topics of conversation among the blind, a veteran TV producer created Cooking Without Looking. WLRN-Miami... It's not only a popular past-time for those who can see, but those who can not. After discovering that recipes and cooking tips were popular topics of conversation among the blind, a veteran TV producer created Cooking Without Looking. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Leah Fleming takes a closer look at the nation's first television cooking show that caters to those with vision loss. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/07/23/Blindcooking-SD-Fleming.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Thu, 08 May 2008 09:18:59 EDT The state's largest university has announced the elimination of hundreds of jobs and is reducing enrollment by the thousands. As WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman tells us, school officials are worried about saving its reputation as one Florida's top institutes of higher learning. The state's largest university has announced the elimination of hundreds of jobs and is reducing enrollment by the thousands. As WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman tells us, school officials are worried about saving its reputation as one Flo... The state's largest university has announced the elimination of hundreds of jobs and is reducing enrollment by the thousands. As WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman tells us, school officials are worried about saving its reputation as one Florida's top institutes of higher learning. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/06/19/UFCuts-SD-Latzman_5-6.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT Fire crews are working to contain a large fire at Lake Okeechobee. Meanwhile smoke from blaze is causing breathing problems further south in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Michael Hibblen has details. Fire crews are working to contain a large fire at Lake Okeechobee. Meanwhile smoke from blaze is causing breathing problems further south in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Michael Hibblen has details. Fire crews are working to contain a large fire at Lake Okeechobee. Meanwhile smoke from blaze is causing breathing problems further south in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Michael Hibblen has details. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/06/19/Dry-SD-Hibblen-56.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT Supporters of a historic beach-park in Miami are raising money to buy a vintage carousel. It hearkens back to the days when the park was set aside for people of color. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more. Supporters of a historic beach-park in Miami are raising money to buy a vintage carousel. It hearkens back to the days when the park was set aside for people of color. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more. Supporters of a historic beach-park in Miami are raising money to buy a vintage carousel. It hearkens back to the days when the park was set aside for people of color. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/06/19/VirginiaKey-WR-Johnson-57.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT Over the personal pleas of the county mayor, and despite objections from both state and local planning officials, developers have gained the upper hand in the fight to extend Miami-Dade's urban development boundary. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman has the story. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman Over the personal pleas of the county mayor, and despite objections from both state and local planning officials, developers have gained the upper hand in the fight to extend Miami-Dade's urban development boundary. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phi... Over the personal pleas of the county mayor, and despite objections from both state and local planning officials, developers have gained the upper hand in the fight to extend Miami-Dade's urban development boundary. WLRN-Miami Herald Reporter Phil Latzman has the story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/06/19/Override-WR-Latzman-5-7.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT After almost 25 years of wrongful incarceration Alan Crotzer and Florida's Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink signed the final compensation documents for the $1.25 million settlement from the state. Florida Public Radio's Lynn Hatter has that from Tallahassee. After almost 25 years of wrongful incarceration Alan Crotzer and Florida's Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink signed the final compensation documents for the $1.25 million settlement from the state. Florida Public Radio's Lynn Hatter has that from... After almost 25 years of wrongful incarceration Alan Crotzer and Florida's Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink signed the final compensation documents for the $1.25 million settlement from the state. Florida Public Radio's Lynn Hatter has that from Tallahassee. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/06/19/Crotzer-WR-Hatter-57.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT Earlier this week Florida International University graduated its first class of hospitality students - in China. FIU had to adapt to various cultural differences with the Chinese, and may be looking forward to future satellite campuses. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more. Earlier this week Florida International University graduated its first class of hospitality students - in China. FIU had to adapt to various cultural differences with the Chinese, and may be looking forward to future satellite campuses. WLRN-Miam... Earlier this week Florida International University graduated its first class of hospitality students - in China. FIU had to adapt to various cultural differences with the Chinese, and may be looking forward to future satellite campuses. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson has more. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/06/19/FIUChina-SD-Johnson-57.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT As Americans are becoming more overweight, firefighters are finding they need to have specialized equipment to deal with heavier patients. The Miami Herald's Jennifer Lebovich reports on what one local department is doing. As Americans are becoming more overweight, firefighters are finding they need to have specialized equipment to deal with heavier patients. The Miami Herald's Jennifer Lebovich reports on what one local department is doing. As Americans are becoming more overweight, firefighters are finding they need to have specialized equipment to deal with heavier patients. The Miami Herald's Jennifer Lebovich reports on what one local department is doing. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/05/17/Stretchers-WR-Lebovich-56.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 06 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT Miami-Dade County leaders say they've been given another shot at federal funding for a long-awaited extension of Metrorail. It'll take a lot of work, but officials call it their best chance ever to seal the deal. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson was at Monday's news conference. Miami-Dade County leaders say they've been given another shot at federal funding for a long-awaited extension of Metrorail. It'll take a lot of work, but officials call it their best chance ever to seal the deal. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua... Miami-Dade County leaders say they've been given another shot at federal funding for a long-awaited extension of Metrorail. It'll take a lot of work, but officials call it their best chance ever to seal the deal. WLRN-Miami Herald reporter Joshua Johnson was at Monday's news conference. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2008/05/05/17/Rail-SD-Johnson-56.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Tue, 06 May 2008 00:02:00 EDT