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Past Programs Programs and audio organized by date; updated daily Related Links
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August 19 - 23, 2002 Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday MONDAY, AUG. 19, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Sept. 11 lawsuit On Midmorning after nine we'll take up the lawsuit brought by families of some of the September 11th victims. Guest: John Murphy is a professor of law at Villanova University School of Law in Pennsylvania and author of the book "Punishing International Terrorists." HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Classic films What makes a film a classic? What are our favorite classic films? Guest: David Thomson is the author of "A Biographical Dictionary of Film" and "Hollywood: A Celebration" He writes the 'Turn On" column for Salon.com, and for several other publications, including the New York Times, and the New Republic. TUESDAY, AUG. 20, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Deficit spending and the U.S. economy A look at the extent of deficit spending and its short and long term effects on our economy. Guest: Russell Roberts, a professor of economics at the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis. HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
End of life choices Death and end-of-life choices are hard conversations to have. Our guests give us pointers on how to begin this important discussion. Guest: Linda Norlander, director of the Minnesota Partnership to Improve End of Life Care, based in Minneapolis. She is co-author of the new book Choices at the End of Life: Finding Out What Your Parents Want - Before It's Too Late. Kerstin McSteen, a palliative care nurse specialist with Fairview Health Services. She is co-author of the new book Choices at the End of Life: Finding Out What Your Parents Want - Before It's Too Late. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
West Nile Virus An update on the current and future impact of West Nile Virus in Minnesota. Guest: Dave Neitzel, an epidemiologist with the Minnesota Department of Health specializing in vector borne diseases. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Harley-Davidson celebrates 100 years of motorcyle mystique Harley-Davidson is celebrating its centennial this year with special events coast-to-coast. On Midmorning after ten we'll talk about how the Harley became an American icon, and who you're likely to find on the backs of those 'hogs.' Did you know Health & Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson is a long-time Harley devotee? Guest: Brock Yates is editor at large for Car and Driver and the author of Outlaw Machine: Harley Davidson and the Search for the American Soul. THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
ATVs and children A look at proposals for stricter regulations for ATV drivers--particularly kids. Guest: Rachel Weintraub is assistant general counsel for the Consumer Federation of America. We'll also hear from Elisabeth Piper, director of corporate affairs for The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America; and Audrey Eischens, board secretary for the ATV Association of Minnesota and president of the Forest Riders ATV club in Park Rapids, MN. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
The Minnesota Vikings With summer winding down, naturally football season is gearing up. So it's time for an update on what's happening with the Vikings this year. Guest: Sean Jensen covers the Vikings for the Pioneer Press. Related Links
FRIDAY, AUG. 23, 2002 HOUR 1: (9 a.m.)
Testing for chronic wasting disease in Minnesota This week the Minnesota DNR announced it would test 5,000 deer for chronic wasting disease. We talk about the disease: how it spreads and who is and isn't at risk. Guest: Dr. Scott Wright, branch chief of disease investigations for the National Wildlife Health Center, a division of the federal Department of the Interior. The center is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Richard Danila, assistant state epidemiologist in Minnesota. Related Links
HOUR 2: (10 a.m.)
Making Minnesota Liberal A look at the history of the DFL party and how high profile Minnesota politicians like Humphrey and McCarthy influenced American politics in the Civil Rights era. Guest: Jennifer Delton, assistant professor of history at Skidmore College. She's the author of Making Minnesota Liberal: Civil Rights and the Transformation of the Democratic Party. |
