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• Troubling trends for teen health
  After years of requiring sex education, reducing teen pregnancy and HIV infections remains a stubborn problem particularly among adolescents of color. A look at what's next for addressing the major health challenges for teens.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Lorrie Gavin: Senior scientist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is the lead author of a July report that brings together recent data on teen reproductive health.
  Heather Boonstra: Senior Public Policy Associate with the Guttmacher Institute.
  Melita Jordan: Director, Bureau of Family Health, Pennsylvania Department of Health.
  Resources
  CDC Teen Reproductive Health Report
  About Heather Boonstra
  Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs
• Wines for the recession
  Although alcohol is generally recession-proof, many wine drinkers are now focusing on less expensive wines. Wine writer Ray Isle says there are more great wines than ever to be found under $20.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Ray Isle: Wine editor for Food and Wine Magazine. He writes the Tasting Room blog.
  More from MPR
  Midmorning's wine list (07/24/2009)
  Resources
  Ray Isle's blog
• Summer fare for summer wines
  Splendid Table host Lynne Rosetto Kasper talks about her favorite food and wine pairings.10:45 a.m.
  Guests
  Lynne Rosetto Kasper: Host of The Splendid Table. Her most recent book is "The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper."
  More from MPR
  Midmorning's wine list (07/24/2009)
  Resources
  The Splendid Table

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