The latest financial figures; the responsibilities that colleges have in handling cases of mental illness; scientific studies link cell phone use to tumor risk; Later, Christopher McDougall discusses the merits of barefoot running and his book, "Born to Run"
Dow to hit 10,000 today?
Bank and technology sectors, led by J.P. Morgan Chase and Intel, pushed the Dow Jones average to within nine points of that magic number this morning. And, retail sales were down 1.5% overall in September. Some economists celebrated the news—the overall slump was due to fallen auto sales in the wake of the Cash-For-Clunkers program, yet spending in all other areas grew. With a quick look at the Dow and consumer spending, Larry Mantle gets the economic forecast for the fall.
Guests:
Bob O’Brien, stocks editor for Barrons.com
Chris Thornberg, Principal, Beacon Economics
Students and mental illness
A UCLA student has been charged with attempted murder for last week's unprovoked stabbing of a classmate in the school's chemistry lab. Earlier this year, a UCLA professor who taught the alleged attacker reported concerns about the student's mental health to campus administrators. What legal responsibilities do colleges have in handling students' mental health issues, and what actions are they able to take?
Guests:
Elyn Saks, Associate Dean and Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, USC
Michael Young, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at UC Santa Barbara. He is a co-chair of the UC system-wide Student Mental Health Oversight Committee
Brain cancer and cell phones
A UC Berkeley analysis of eight rigorous scientific studies shows a connection between cell phone use and an increased risk of tumors. What findings did these studies have, and what makes them more credible than reports that claim no connection? What further research needs to be done? Larry Mantle discusses the report.
Guest:
Joel Moskowitz, study co-author and director of the UC Berkeley Center for Family and Community Health
Born to run
Shoes and socks are supposed to protect our feet, aren't they? Christopher McDougall's profile of Mexico's indigenous Tarahumara suggests that when it comes to running, we should think again. In search of running techniques that improve form and endurance, McDougall explores the ultimate minimalist solution—run barefoot. He talks with Larry Mantle about the barefoot runners he chases down for his book, "Born to Run."
Guest:
Christopher McDougall, author of "Born to Run" (Random House)