The Pope's Visit; McCain's Economic Plan; Sex And Science
The Pope's Visit
On his way to the United States for his first official visit, Pope Benedict XVI opened up about the church's sex abuse scandals. He told reporters that he is "deeply ashamed" by the scandal and it is causing "great suffering." This morning Larry talks with church leaders and critics about these remarks and what else to expect from the Pope's visit to the United States. Larry's guests include, Father Joseph Fessio, founder and editor of Ignatius Press, Lisa Miller, Religion editor at Newsweek, and George Weigel, Catholic Theologian and contributing editor at Newsweek.
McCain's Economic Plan
Senator John McCain outlined his economic proposals in a speech this morning at Carnegie Mellon University. The presumptive presidential nominee for the Republican Party called for tax cuts, higher premiums for Medicare and a gas tax break for the summer. Larry talks with analysts and callers to find out how McCain's ideas resonated with voters.
Sex And Science
Scientists have always been fascinated by sex, from Leonardo da Vinci to Alfred Kinsey, from human intercourse to farm animal insemination. Author Mary Roach discusses the relationship of sex and science throughout history, in her new book "BONK: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex."