Angela Howard, co-artistic director of PACE Youth Theater in Columbia, told us about the upcoming productions of The Legend of Redwall (Nov. 2-4) and A Christmas Story (Dec. 7-9).

Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith talked about the way last week's alleged advance in embryonic stem cell research was reported by the media.  He also discussed Amendment 2, the ballot initiative that would effectively add human cloning to the constitution of the state of Missouri.

University of Missouri researcher Elmer Price talked about adult stem cells and potential medical treatments.

Astronomy professor Angela Speck told us why she approves of Pluto's demotion from "planet" to "minor body" or "dwarf planet".

Producer Chase Thompson and musician Shannon Diaz (aka 'Shirrelle C. Limes & the Lemons') stopped by The Drive to describe their unique Columbia Access Television program.

Tracy Della Vecchia, founder of MarineParents.com, told us how we can help support Marines who are serving overseas.

Jaci Winship, Executive Director of Missourians Against Human Cloning, talked with Derek Gilbert on The Drive about today's news of a new procedure for culturing embryonic stem cells without destroying the source embryos.

Jeff Echelmeier, manager of the Daniel Boone Little League National All-Stars, joined us from the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.  It sounds like his team handled its elimination from the tournament pretty well and is enjoying the opportunity to meet other baseball players from all over the world.

Dr. Anna Bardone-Cone of the U. of Missouri talked about the harmful effects of pro-anorexia websites.  She also passed along the titles of several helpful books on the topic for parents, which are listed below:

Links:

• Dr. Anna Bardone-Cone
• Study Confirms Negative Impact of Pro-Anorexia Websites
• Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and Friends by Michele Siegel, Judith Brisman, Margot Weinshel
• Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder by James Lock and Daniel le Grange
• If Your Adolescent Has an Eating Disorder by B. Timothy Walsh, M.D., and V. L. Cameron
  

Charles Euchner, author of the new book Little League, Big Dreams, joined Derek Gilbert to share his observations of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Author and intelligence analyst Laura Mansfield talked about Rakan Bin Williams, a person or persons who may be the key to Al Qaeda's next attack against a target in Europe or the U.S.

Aug. 11, 2006:  Theologian Dr. Michael S. Heiser, author of the book Islam and Armageddon, talked with Derek Gilbert on The Drive about the religious roots of the conflicts in the Middle East.

Aug. 17, 2006:  Christian researcher, author, and former pastor Tom Horn told Derek Gilbert on The Drive why he's troubled by the forthcoming PC game Left Behind: Eternal Forces.  Is this game really by and for Christians, or is it sending the opposite message altogether?

Aug 18, 2006:  Columbia City Manager Bill Watkins explained why the city needs more office space.

Author of "Little League, Big Dreams" Charles Euchner

David Ray Griffin, author of Christian Faith and the Truth Behind 9/11.

Jeff Stack and Melissa Nigh of the Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation talked about the "Troops Home Fast" being coordinated by the Columbia Peace Coalition.  Some 40 local residents are participating in a "chain fast" through September 21 to protest America's military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Dr. Joe Kornegay, Dean of MU's College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. George Stewart, Chair of Veterinary Pathobiology.  They discussed a proposed Department of Homeland Security biohazard lab, the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), that could be built in Columbia by 2013.